History

Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter made history in February 2022 as the first National Pan-Hellenic Council organization in the Rocky Mount area to establish an Endowment with the Edgecombe Community College Foundation.

 
The Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College was established to reflect the chapter’s commitment to education, economic development, and community service. The scholarship donation will provide financial assistance to African-American students of Nash or Edgecombe county pursuing higher education and ultimately obtaining a degree or certification leading to better employment opportunities and becoming more productive members of the community. The yearly scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and program-related expenses.

The Endowed Scholarship Task Force was created during the first term of Chapter President, Barbara B. Smith. Ms. Lesterine D. Sturdivant was appointed by the Chapter President, Barbara B. Smith, to serve as Chair of the Endowed Scholarship Task Force. The task force has since been retired, and the Rocky Mount Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Endowed Scholarship at Edgecombe Community College now stands in perpetuity as a result of the generous contributions from chapter members, memorial donations to honor deceased chapter and family members, and the generous support of the community