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Mrs. Betty Brown was a beloved teacher and school administrator for 35 years. She spent 30 of those years working in the Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona. Upon her death in September 2000, her sorority renamed its scholarship fund in her honor. Scholarship recipients are females of Black or African American heritage. Mrs. Brown left a legacy of high academic standards, commitment to community service, and a love of humanity.

To honor her legacy, the Tucson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have a passion to learn, a determination to succeed, and an eagerness to earn a 4-year college degree.

Our scholarship awards will vary up to $2,500. If interested in applying for this scholarship, please read the entire application, review the criteria below, and submit the completed application and supporting documentation to the Tucson Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

We are pleased to announce that our
Betty Brown Scholarship Application Window
NOW OPEN THRU April 17th, 2026

Start your application here!

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Graduation high school senior
Female of African American or African heritage
Live within Southern Arizona (To include: Pima, Santa Cruz, & Cochise counties)
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Accepted to an accredited 4-year college or university upon graduation from high school

A COMPLETE application packet will include the following:

Completed and e-signed scholarship application form
Personal Essay
Official current high school transcript (printed within the last 30 days)
One letter of recommendation from a School Counselor, Program Advisor or Community Leader (must have letterhead & a signature)
Proof of your 4-year College/University acceptance.

Transcripts and/or letters of recommendation can be mailed to:

Tucson Alumnae Chapter

Tucson, AZ 85732

P.O. Box 13732

Attention: Scholarship Committee

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Or Email to bbscholarship1913@gmail.com

Please do not send unofficial transcripts.
All transcripts must come from your academic institution, not from your personal email/mail.

Completed applications & all documents are due by April 17th, 2026.
It is the applicant's responsibility to make sure all documents have been sent to our organization & their application is complete.

Committee Chair Contact Information:
Ms. Belinda Stevens, M.A.Ed.
520-982-5458 (cell)
bbscholarship1913@gmail.com