Sumter sorority chapter awards scholarships to 11 local students for 2024-25

The Sumter Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was organized Oct. 17, 1947. The sorority's chapter members have responded to the needs of Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties individually and collectively with great zeal, supporting numerous organizations. In support of our commitment to scholarship and standards, annually we give at minimum a $1,000 scholarship to high school seniors in each of the service areas.

From the 2020-21 academic year through 2024-25, the Sumter Alumnae Chapter (SAC) has proudly awarded scholarships to 47 recipients, totaling $41,500. For the upcoming 2025-26 year, SAC anticipates awarding scholarships to 14 recipients with a combined amount of $13,500.

Projected totals

- Total recipients: 61

- Total scholarship amount awarded: $55,000

Specifically, for the 2024-25 school year, 11 recipients received a combined total of $9,000 in scholarship awards. These scholarships reflect SAC's commitment to supporting educational development, one of the five public service initiatives outlined in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.'s Five Point Programmatic Thrust. Through this legacy, SAC continues to empower and invest in the academic success of deserving students in the community.