DEED

Foundation for Delta Educational and Economic Development

Cotillion

Cotillion is a youth development and scholarship program co-sponsored by the Foundation for Delta Educational and Economic Development (DEED Foundation) and the Kansas City (MO) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as part of its national five-point program.  The annual program is designed to enhance the academic, social, cultural, and civic awareness of selected female and male high school seniors from the greater Kansas City metropolitan area.

During a six-month period, the students participate in a college experience retreat, an essay competition, workshops to improve college-readiness, and a talent showcase.  The highlight of the program is the formal presentation dinner, which features a grand waltz performance and the announcement of scholarship awards.  The Cotillion program has awarded more than $1.9M in college scholarships to 973 participants since 1986.

Cotillion 2024

A Cotillion 2024 informational meeting will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM and Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM via Zoom. Register for one of the informational Zoom sessions below to receive a Zoom invite. 

Registration for 8/27 Registration for 8/30 Basic requirements

Cotillion Flyer 2024


 

Basic Requirements to Become a Cotillion Applicant

          • Applicants must be a high school senior attending any school in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

          • Applicants must have cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 (unweighted) scale.

          • Applicants must timely submit an application packet to include:

            • The Cotillion Participant Application 
            • Two signed letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher or academic official)
            • Official high school transcript
            • Headshot photograph 
            • Fee deposit | Pay installment
          • A Cotillion 2024 informational meeting will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2023, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM and Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM via Zoom. Register for one of the informational Zoom sessions below to receive a Zoom invite.

Registration for 8/27  Registration for 8/30