HHIBAC Scholarship Program Grant

HHIBAC Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hilton Head Island-bluffton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Last Updated: January 06, 2026

Summary

The HHIBAC Scholarship Program, established by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, awards scholarships to graduating high school female seniors of African American descent from Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, May River, or Hardeeville schools. Eligible applicants must pursue a degree at a four-year accredited institution, maintaining a 2.75 GPA, and submit a transcript, letters of recommendation, and a typed essay to qualify for this opportunity.

Overview

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Alumnae Chapter Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Alumnae Chapter was chartered on February 26, 2012. Twenty-nine Sorors signed our charter in a ceremony led by the South Atlantic Regional Director Andria Jeffries and South Atlantic Regional Representative ShaVon Johnson This day was a culmination of events that began over 10 years ago when Sorors acknowledged a need for greater community service for residents of the southern end of Beaufort County. At the time of our chartering a major goal and focus of our newly elected president, Marion Payne was the reclamation of Sorors who reside in our community but not currently affiliated with a chapter. Since then our membership has grown almost tenfold as a result of reclaiming and embracing new members who moved into our service area. Our goal is to increase the number of reclaimed Sorors as we move beyond the centennial celebration year. In an effort to build the infrastructure of Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Alumnae Chapter Soror Payne, presided over a Board Retreat and encouraged Sorors to think about what we would say if we were in an elevator at the 2013 Centennial Celebration and a Soror asked us to share some of our chapter’s accomplishments since chartering. After Sorors shared their visions and thoughts, we were divided into five groups. Each group was charged to identify projects that would address one of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Five Point Program Thrust of Educational Development; Economic Development; International Awareness & Involvement; Physical & Mental Health; and Political Awareness & Involvement. HHIBAC Scholarship Program This scholarship is for one graduating high school female senior of African American descent from each of the following schools: Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, May River, or Hardeeville Junior and Senior High Schools.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must attend a 4-year accredited college, university, or post-secondary institution in pursuit of a degree within one year of high school graduation.Applicants must have at least a 2.75 cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in order to qualify for a scholarship award.Applicants are required to submit an Official High School Diploma transcript in a sealed envelope.Applicants from Hardeeville High School must have a Hardeeville home address.Submission of 2 typed letters of recommendation on business or school letterhead is required.Applicants are required to submit a typed essay. The essay is an important part of the selection process.