46 students in the fountain city receive scholarships
On Sunday, the students gathered in the auditorium of Hardaway High school to be awarded scholarships for college by the Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
The Columbus Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, its foundation, and individual families awarded $61,700 in scholarships.
The chapter holds a Scholarship Gala each December at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center to raise the bulk of the funds.
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