The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing & Empowering Myself Successfully) Institute is a mentoring program for African-American girls in high school, sponsored by the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter (“IAC”) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, (“Delta”).
Delta is a public service organization founded in 1913 by 22 black women dedicated to uplifting their community in the areas of educational development, economic development, and many other powerful ways. The Delta GEMS Institute is one of Delta’s flagship programs that has been in existence for well over 40 years.
The goals for the Delta GEMS Institute are: to instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Delta GEMS Institute is designed for young women:
Delta is a public service organization founded in 1913 by 22 black women dedicated to uplifting their community in the areas of educational development, economic development, and many other powerful ways. The Delta GEMS Institute is one of Delta’s flagship programs that has been in existence for well over 40 years.
The goals for the Delta GEMS Institute are: to instill the need to excel academically; to provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures in high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Delta GEMS Institute is designed for young women:
Who are in grades 9-12
Who have potential, but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success
Who are interested in developing leadership skills
Who are actively pursuing college and/or career options
Who need encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning.
Who have potential, but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success
Who are interested in developing leadership skills
Who are actively pursuing college and/or career options
Who need encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning.
The Delta GEMS Institute activities include participation in community service projects, cultural events, and attending educational workshops where we present topics such as choosing the most appropriate college, career choices, social and professional etiquette, self-esteem building, wellness, money management and of course having lots of fun.
Thank you for your interest in the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Delta GEMS Program. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for your interest in the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter Delta GEMS Program. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions.
2025 - 2026 Program Information
2025-2026 Program Information
There are two required parts to complete your application:
DEADLINE: October 25, 2025
**Note: Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the October 25th deadline will not be considered.
Reminder: Participants are only allowed (2) absences from sessions throughout the program. We are aware that some participants are involved in various activities so please double-check to ensure this program is a good fit for your student.
Delta Academy Required Monthly Workshop Dates:
Held the second Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Community Service (Optional)
End-of-Year Program Celebration
Questions about the Delta G.E.M.S. program or application process can be emailed to [email protected].
There are two required parts to complete your application:
- Complete the Delta G.E.M.S. Application Form
- Complete + Submit the Parent/Guardian Forms
- Download and complete the required forms: Parent/Guardian Forms
- Email the completed form (signature needed) to: [email protected]
- Email Subject Line: (PARTICIPANT NAME) Application Materials
DEADLINE: October 25, 2025
**Note: Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the October 25th deadline will not be considered.
Reminder: Participants are only allowed (2) absences from sessions throughout the program. We are aware that some participants are involved in various activities so please double-check to ensure this program is a good fit for your student.
Delta Academy Required Monthly Workshop Dates:
Held the second Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- November 8
- December 13
- January 10
- February 14
- March 14
- April 18 (3rd Saturday; extended session)
- May (TBD)
Community Service (Optional)
- December (Date TBD)
End-of-Year Program Celebration
- December (Date TBD)
Questions about the Delta G.E.M.S. program or application process can be emailed to [email protected].