VALDOSTA — The Kappa Psi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. of Valdosta is offering its annual scholarship opportunities to nine high school seniors in nine South Georgia counties.

These counties are Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Grady, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas and Tift. Each scholarship will be $500. 

With principles in sisterhood, scholarship and service, the chapter aims to further the education of future leaders.

Each year, the sorority has been able to support the youth with the community’s help.

Each applicant must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher, provide a letter of acceptance from a college or university, write a community service essay and also provide community service activities performed in their community.

Deadline for scholarship application submissions is April 18. 

Those interested should contact their local school guidance counselor or Tina Hodge at thodge923@gmail.com.