Cotillion

Cotillion

The Debutante Cotillion is sponsored by the Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with the Deltas of Charlotte Foundation. This comprehensive eight-month program is designed for young women, who are seniors in high school, the opportunity to participate in various sorority sponsored workshops and awareness programs as well as introduce them to many facets of their respective communities through exposure and a foundation that will assist in making them productive citizens. Additionally, the program provides an opportunity for participants to earn money towards post-secondary education. The young ladies are presented to the community at an annual ball in the Spring. 

 

Click the following link to apply for the 2025-2026 Cotillion: 

https://form.jotform.com/251328495171156

 

General Requirements

  • Must be a graduating female high school senior
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on your current transcript.  The transcript must be signed by a school official, scanned, and emailed to deltadebutante@gmail.com.
  • Does not have children
  • Has no disciplinary actions within the past two years
  • Letter of recommendations from a teacher and community leader
  • Complete debutante application and letters of recommendation 
  • Deadline is September 19, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Financial Obligations

  • Activity Fee – $175.00 and up.  This fee covers all virtual and in-person activities for participants in the Cotillion.  The non-refundable fee is due at the Get Acquainted and Risk Management session typically on the last Sunday in September.
  • Presentation Fee – $750.00.  In the event there is a 2026 cotillion event, the fee is required to be presented at the Debutante Cotillion Ball.  This amount counts towards your scholarship.

Scholarships

  • Minimum amount raised to receive a scholarship – $2,500.00
  • The top fundraiser will be crowned Miss Debutante and the next three highest fundraisers will be in the Debutante Court.
  • Legacies are daughters or granddaughters of Deltas (this includes deceased members/legal guardians).  
    • They are classified as non-competitors and cannot compete for the title of Miss Debutante. 
    • Legacies are eligible for scholarships.  
    • The top legacy fundraiser will be named Miss Legacy.

Click the link below to view the 2023 Charlotte Alumnae Chapter Debutante Cotillion “A Royal Affair”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2SDqavyrI

FAQS

For questions and more information, email cotillion@charlottedst.org.