Greetings 

Greetings Sorors and Friends!

On behalf of the members of Lansing Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., I welcome you to our official website and am excited to start another Chapter year. We are also celebrating 65 Years of Sisterhood! 

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 300,000 members and over 1,000 chapters worldwide.

Lansing Alumnae Chapter was chartered on March 20, 1960 by 12 women who were dedicated and determined to make an impact in the Greater Lansing community through scholarship and public service. Our chapter serve Lansing, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Jackson, Mason, Okemos, Williamston, Holt and DeWitt.

For over 65 years, Lansing Alumnae Chapter has worked hard to uphold the ideals and continue the legacy of the 22 Founders by implementing programs that focus on the Sorority’s –

 Five-Point Programmatic thrust:

Economic Development

Educational Development

International Awareness and Involvement

Physical and Mental Health

Political Awareness and Involvement

Thank you for taking time to visit our website. I encourage you to visit often for updates and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for information regarding our upcoming programs and fundraising events.

In Sisterhood and Service,

Brandie L. Liddell
Chapter President
Lansing Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Scholarship Applications 

The Scholarship Committee is devoted to ensuring young people succeed academically in higher education.

This includes ensuring that students have access to financial resources they need to obtain a college education. The chapter offers as many scholarships as available based on fundraising efforts.

Apply Today

Scholarships are made available to students attending a public, private or parochial high school in the chapter’s service area, which includes: Graduates from a high school in the Chapter’s service area, which includes Lansing, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, Haslett, Jackson, Mason, Okemos, Williamston, Holt, and DeWitt. To be eligible to receive an award, recipients should have at least a 2.75 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), be a citizen of the United States, plan to attend a college or university in fall of 2026, and be a Black/African-American female student.

Application requirements are as follows:

• Completed and signed application
• An official, signed high-school transcript
• Letter of acceptance to a college or other educational institution
• Two letters of recommendation
• An essay explaining why the scholarship should be received
• Signed photo release form and a recent photo

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Packets must be postmarked or electronically submitted by Friday, February 27, 2026. Please contact dstlacscholarship@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

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