Scholarships  |  Beautillion Militaire  |  Delta G.E.M.S.  |  Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy

Scholarships

Cincinnati Queen City Alumnae is committed to helping our youth achieve their potential in life.  In addition to a variety of youth programs, the chapter offers scholarships to college bound students. Since 1989, area youth have benefited from more than $200,000 they have been given in scholarships and awards.   The following scholarships are available to those meeting the requirements:

·        Golden Delta Scholarship (Beautillion)

·        Delta G.E.M.S. Scholarship (Delta G.E.M.S. participants)

·        Community Scholarships (females)

Scholarship requirements include (but are not limited to) having a minimum 2.5 GPA, public service, and completing an interview.

Beautillion Militaire

Age Group: Jr/Sr High School Males   

The Beautillion Militaire is a unique and exceptional program that promotes the educational and personal development of African-American, high school junior an senior males.  In addition to the many developmental workshops, participants compete for scholarships and awards.  During this five month program, the young men are exposed to monthly workshops/activities which may include:

·        career choices / life choices

·        interviewing skills / resume writing

·        community service

·        bonding activities

·        male health and wellness

·        spirituality

·        financial matters

The program culminates with a formal gala at which the young men are presented and scholarships awarded.

Delta G.E.M.S.

Age Group:  Fresh-Sr High School Females

The Delta G.E.M.S. program is a four year program designed to promote the educational and personal development of young ladies during their freshman through senior years in high school.  During this year round program, young ladies are exposed to African-American female mentors and role models and attend monthly workshops/activities which may include the following:

·        career choices / life choices

·        interviewing skills / resume writing

·        financial matters

·        college visit

·        public speaking / conflict resolution

·        community service

·        sisterhood / bonding activities

Young ladies that complete the four year program are eligible to receive a scholarship to be used at a college of their choice.  To participate in the Delta G.E.M.S., a young woman must attend a local area high school.

Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy

Age Group: Females 11-14 years

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy focuses on developing math, science, and technology skills  of African-American young ladies who are 11 to 14 years of age.  This year round, educational development program meets monthly and exposes the participants to African-American female mentors and role models  who present workshops/activities that may include:

·        time management

·        community service

·        seeking and sustaining self-esteem

·        study skills

·        mathematics / science

·        technology

·        bonding activities

With the focus on math, science, and technology, the participants increase their analytical and problem solving skills and their awareness of career options.