Bobbye Booker Coleman Scholarship – North Harris County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

THE DR. BOBBYE MARIE BOOKER COLEMAN SCHOLARSHIP (Intended only for those who will pursue the field of Education)

The Dr. Bobbye Marie Booker Coleman scholarship was created in an effort to support the field of education and minority educators by celebrating the life of one that embraced education at its fullest. Dr. Coleman identified with Delta Sigma Theta’s Programmatic Thrust -Educational Development wholeheartedly early in her life. She was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with Delta Omega chapter at Bishop College in 1966. She was active in the sorority until her passing on October 12, 2017. Her last chapter affiliation was with the North Harris County Alumnae Chapter.

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Bobbye Booker Coleman Scholarship

General Scholarship

Dr. Coleman was an educator for over 35 years. Her first love for education presented itself when she graduated from Shephard Gill School of Practical Nursing in Boston. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Bishop College. She also received a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood from Atlanta University. Lastly, she completed a Doctorate of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State.

Her love for the field of education carried over into her professional life in positions she held such as:

teaching Head Start Programs in the Boston Public School system;
teaching early childhood and serving as the Director of Child Care in the Atlanta Public School system.

Dr. Coleman was fully vested in our children and young adults and expanded her professional repertoire into higher education after years in secondary education. She worked several years at Morris Brown College as an Assistant Professor. In addition, she taught for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Spelman College. Her most memorable teaching experience was when she was selected as a representative in an International Project in Liverpool, where she enrolled at the University of Liverpool to study Early Transatlantic Slave Trade and Liverpool’s Black Roots. Upon her return to Spelman College, she was selected to participate in an Early Childhood Higher Education Faculty Initiative sponsored by Wheelock College.

North Harris County Alumnae desired to uplift the name of our beloved Soror Dr. Bobbye Marie Booker Coleman with a scholarship to a high school candidate that embodies the same passion in the field of Education.

Deadline: March 31, 2025

GENERAL INFORMATION AND ELIGIBLITY REQUIREMENTS:

African-American high school seniors graduating in 2025 who reside in or attend a high school in one of the service areas of the North Harris County Alumnae Chapter: Cypress, Jersey Village, Spring, Tomball, and Humble, Texas
Candidate must enroll at an institution of higher education with an accredited teacher’s education program. Applicant must show examples of one’s interest in being an educator by their activities, organizations, achievements, or volunteer experiences listed on the application.
Applicants must provide a description of extracurricular activities which the student has worked or volunteered with in a teaching environment ( ie. mentoring in an after school programs, tutoring, club affiliation related to education)
Cumulative GPA unweighted on a 4.0 scale.

The Winner of this scholarship will receive $2000 per year for 4 years. The winner is only eligible to receive 1 scholarship from the 2 offered in the chapter.

CHECKLIST: Application must be completed in its entirety or the application will be disqualified. All sections of the Scholarship Application should be completed including:

- Personal Information
- Academic Profile
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from Teacher or Counselor for Current School Year on school letterhead (signature and dated – pen and ink). Electronic Signatures will not be accepted.
- 1 Letter of Recommendation from School Official, Community Service Supervisor, Clergyman or Employer on school/organization letterhead (signature and dated – pen and ink). Electronic Signatures will not be accepted.
- High School Organizations
- Achievements and Awards
- Work Experience
- Essay (1000 words or less)
- Senior yearbook photo (Proof is acceptable)
- Current Official (SEALED) High School Transcript MUST be mailed to the chapter PO Box . *** Must be postmarked by the deadline ***

All completed applications submitted by the deadline, March 31, 2025, will be screened and evaluated by the Scholarship committee. Transcripts must be postmarked by the deadlines. Eligible applicants will be scheduled for an interview during the month of February or March. Scholarship awards will be announced in May. The scholarship award will be paid upon confirmation of college registration during the ensuing year of enrollment. The scholarship award must be formally required by October 31, 2025 and used within the academic school year in which the award was presented or the award will be forfeited.

Submit transcripts by the due date to:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
North Harris County Alumnae Chapter
12320 Barker Cypress Rd., Ste 600, PMB #229
Cypress, Texas 77429
ATTN: Scholarships & Awards Chair

If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail the Scholarship Committee at Scholarships@northharrisdeltas.org

Bobbye Booker Coleman Scholarship Application

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I. PERSONAL INFORMATION *

First

Middle

Last

Cell Phone Number *

Home Phone Number

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Date of Birth *

Parent/Guardian's Name *

First

Last

Parent/Guardian’s Phone: *

Is your Parent/Guardian a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.? *

II. ACADEMIC PROFILE *

Expected Date of Graduation: *

Cumulative GPA (indicate scale): *

Class Rank/Size: *

University/College you plan to attend: *

Proposed Major *

III(a). LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION #1 *

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Please submit two letters of recommendation from non-family members detailing your qualifications for the scholarship and community service involvement. One letter must come from a teacher or a counselor at your school for the current school year. The other letter may come from a school official, a community service supervisor, clergyman, or employer. Both letters must be on school/organization official letterhead, as well as signed (original signature) and dated. Electronic signatures will NOT be accepted.

III(b). LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION #2 *

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IV. HIGH SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS *

Organization(s) and position(s) held - include length of participation (e.g. Vision Club, Vice President September 2022 – May 2024)

Community Service Activities *

Community Service Activities and position(s) held during high school - include length of participation (e.g. Mickey Leland Food Drive, monthly, January 2022 – May 2024)

Church Related Activities *

Church related activities and position(s) held during high school -include length of participation (e.g. Spring Church Altar Server, October 2022 – September 2024)

V. ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS *

Please list below any honors or awards you have received during high school, including year obtained (e.g. National Honor Society 2022, 2023, 2024)

VI. WORK EXPERIENCE *

Please share your work experiences during high school or N/A if none were held (e.g. Name of com-pany, year and position held)

VII. ESSAY: According to the International Education Database (2018), the U.S. is ranked #27 out of 203 countries in achieving educational goals. As an Education major, identify one of your personal attributes you see that can be used to make a difference in your community? *

VIII. HEADSHOT *

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Please upload CURRENT headshot

VIII. AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT *

I hereby declare that all information contained in this application is truthful and ac-curate. I understand that misrepresentation of any information or the submission of inac-curate or incomplete information will result in disqualification to be considered for a scholarship.

This box MUST be checked in order for application to be considered.

VIII. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT *

If I am selected as a scholarship recipient, I agree to submit all necessary documenta-tion (e.g. proof of enrollment/registration, etc.) for disbursement of funds during the Fall term of my Freshman year. I understand that failure to do so by the deadline date will forfeit my scholarship award.

This box MUST be checked in order for application to be considered.

VIII. AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT *

I understand that, should I receive the scholarship, my picture and/or name may appear on videotape, the sorority’s/chapter’s website, newspaper, or television. Furthermore, I agree to accept the decision of the NHCAC Scholarship Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

This box MUST be checked in order for application to be considered.

X. OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT *

I understand that my application is not complete until my OFFICIAL, SEALED HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT has been received by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the North Harris County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

My typed signature below serves as acknowledgement that the information I provided on this form is true and accurate. *

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Deadline: March 31, 2025

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