Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the largest predominantly African American Sorority in the world and is committed to scholarship, sisterhood, and service. The Elk Grove Alumnae Chapter (EGAC) presents the 2026 Carolyn N. Watts Scholarship. A scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of African American descent that resides in Sacramento County. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for consideration. This scholarship was created in 2018 in memory of Carolyn N. Watts, a visionary charter member of Elk Grove Alumnae Chapter. She was a long-time resident of West Sacramento and raised four children who all attended schools in West Sacramento. She was an active parent and resident in West Sacramento. Mrs. Watts was instrumental in the establishment of the Elk Grove Alumnae Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully (GEMS) Program for African American female students in West Sacramento. She proudly served our beloved sorority for over 60 years.

Available Scholarship: Δ $1,000 Scholarship towards tuition, school supplies, books, or room and board.

Scholarship Criteria: Δ A Spring 2026 graduating high school African American female senior who resides in West Sacramento, CA

Δ A scholarship will be granted to a successful candidate who can demonstrate outstanding performance in his/her academic, community service and leadership achievements.

Application Guidelines (Read completely Pages 1-4 before filling out application)

Application must be received by The Elk Grove Alumnae Chapter by April 30, 2026.

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Δ Applicants must be a graduating senior with a record of community service in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities.

Δ Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) higher and plan to attend an accredited four-year university.

Δ Applicants must have a typed application, with a letter of recommendation from a school teacher or counselor with their application, and unofficial transcript attesting that they are an eligible candidate for this scholarship (home address on file is in West Sacramento).

Δ You must submit a video recording that answers one of the questions below. Video recording should be 5 minutes or less using a streaming platform (i.e. Youtube unlisted link, Zoom recording, Vimeo, etc.)

Please submit any questions to Scholarship Chair at: EGACScholarships@gmail.com