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2019-2020Delaware ScholarshipCompendium

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Imagine Your Future Imagine your future with a career that you enjoy and a salary that allows you to live the way you want. Visit DelawareStudentSuccess.org for resources to guide you as you prepare for a rewarding career.

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Included in this Delaware Scholarship Compendium: • Overview of possible career and educational paths• Timeline for navigating through your senior year • Information on programs that help pay for your education • Listings of more than 250 scholarships available to Delaware students

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Choose the program that’s right for you. Many paths can take you to your chosen career, and educational costs can vary widely. Here’s a sample of paths – find your own path by identifying your skills and interests, and start exploring.

Find out how to pay for your education after high school. • Complete the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Look into SEED and Inspire

scholarships to attend Delaware Tech, University of Delaware and Delaware State University

• Learn about the Academic Common Market to pay in-state tuition at out-of-state colleges

Find additional resources and support. • Meet with your school counselor• Talk with teachers, parents, coaches, and

other adults about their career paths• Look for info on applying to and paying for

college at: DelawareStudentSuccess.orgBigfuture.CollegeBoard.orgCollegeScorecard.ed.gov

Apply for scholarships — often and many!• Create a Delaware Higher Education

Office Student Account and apply for State of Delaware scholarships

• Identify and apply for national scholarships

• Ask your counselor about school-specific and local scholarships — they all add up

• Pay attention to deadlines

2-Year College Agribusiness Mgmt.Construction Mgmt. Culinary Arts Dental Hygienist Information Security Hospitality Mgmt. Medical Lab TechRegistered Nurse Veterinary TechnicianWeb Developer

Military

Air Force Army Coast Guard Marines National Guard Navy Reserves

License or Certification Computer NetworkingCulinaryEMTMachinist ManufacturingNursing AssistantPharmacy Tech

Apprenticeship Auto TechnicianCarpenterElectricianHeating & Air Conditioning PlumberWelder

4-Year College Agriculture & Natural Resources Animal Science Business Computer Science Education Engineering FinanceHealth CareGovernmentPlant Science

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Choose the path that’s right for you and your future, including a 4-year college degree, a 2-year college degree, trade school, apprenticeship, military, or certificate program. Start preparing.

Talk to your counselor or advisor: Talk about different opportunities. Many paths lead to similar careers. You could earn a certificate, complete an apprenticeship or earn an associate or bachelor’s degree. Investigate what each one may cost and what salary you can earn with different credentials.

Ask your counselor about fee waivers for college applications and SAT/ACT tests: Your parent/guardian can authorize your school to use your USDA Free and Reduced-Price Meals status for SAT/ACT and college application fee waivers. Not sure if you qualify? Check with your school.

Organize program requirements: List all application deadlines, including testing and financial aid requirements, for each program that interests you. Use a checklist to stay organized: delawarestudentsuccess.org/cam-students

Request letters of recommendation: Reach out to your contacts and send them a list of your accomplishments to include in the letter.

Write your application essay: Draft your essays and request feedback from parents, teachers, or other trusted adults. Apply to Delaware colleges for free: All Delaware colleges are waiving application fees from mid-October to the end of November. Attend special events at your school to learn more about college and fill out applications during your school’s College Application Week.

Visit delawarestudentsuccess.org/senior-timeline for direct links and worksheets.

September – October: Get Information

Prepare for College Application Month: October 14 – November 22, 2019

Work on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Finish the FAFSA between October 1 and March 1 to maximize the financial aid you may receive. Go to fafsa.ed.gov. Add the schools that you are applying to on your FAFSA. This is a FREE application.

Check the FAFSA priority deadlines: Schools have different deadlines. Submit your FAFSA by those dates. Funds are limited and may be awarded on a first-come basis.

Search and apply for scholarships: Start at scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org. You should complete your FAFSA by March to meet most scholarship deadlines. Complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE®: Some programs and colleges require this to see if you qualify for grants and scholarships. Applications open October 1. cssprofile.collegeboard.org

Review SEED/Inspire deadlines: Delaware high school graduates must start college in the fall following graduation to be eligible.• SEED Scholarship: You need at least a 2.5 GPA (80%) and can go tuition-free for your associate degree at the University of Delaware or Delaware Tech (up to 6 semesters).• Inspire Scholarship: You need a 2.75 GPA (80%) and can receive at least $3,900 per year (up to 8 semesters) at Delaware State University. delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid

Senior Year Timeline

Research a military career: If you are considering the military, talk to recruiters. You will need to consider branches, careers, time commitments and education offerings. You’ll also need to take the ASVAB test. Plan to apply to a few colleges as a backup.

Work on your applications: Some schools have deadlines as early as November.

Continue applying for scholarships and completing your FAFSA!

Check out the Academic Common Market: You may be able to pay in-state tuition at some out-of-state universities. Go to delawarestudentsuccess.org/acm to search schools and programs.

Send your SAT, ACT and AP scores: These scores can help with scholarships, course placement or selection to certain programs or majors.

Attend a college fair: Military, certificate and apprenticeship programs also participate. • Kent County: Nov. 12, 2019, 7-9 p.m., Polytech HS• New Castle County: Nov. 13, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

Carpenter Center, UD; How to Pay for College Presentation, 6:15-7 p.m.

• Sussex County: Nov. 14, 2019, 7-9 p.m., Sussex Central HS delawarestudentsuccess.org/events

Consider the Common Application: More than 500 colleges use this form. Many colleges waive application fees if you have a fee waiver or explain that you can’t afford it. Check commonapp.org for the programs and colleges you are considering.

Send transcripts: Ask your counselor to send your transcript to your chosen programs or colleges.

November – December: Apply

Delaware Higher Education Office www.delawarestudentsuccess.org

[email protected]

DEStudentSuccess | DEStudentSuccess | DEStudentSuccess

Complete your FAFSA by March 1 to get the maximum aid for which you qualify.

Look at trade programs: If you are considering a trade or apprenticeship program, attend an info session. Learn what type of career the program will lead to, the salary you can expect and what the cost will be. Meet with an adviser to schedule your entrance exam and complete other requirements. Remember to ask about job placement to choose the best option. delawarestudentsuccess.org/registered-apprenticeship

Contact the school’s financial aid office with any questions: Know how much aid you will be required to repay. You will need money for non-tuition items: housing, meal plans, books, transportation to/from school, lab/art supplies and computer. Plan for these expenses.

Compare award letters: Examine the financial aid packages offered to you. Some schools may be more affordable than you think! bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/compare-aid-calculator

Choose the best fit: Be sure to weigh the cost of attendance with the salary you might earn to choose the best fit academically and financially.

Send transcripts: Ask your counselor to send your final transcript to your chosen program or college.

Graduate: Stay on track and celebrate!

January – March: Apply for Financial Aid

June – August: Prepare for Your Next Steps

April – May: Decide

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Table of Contents

Delaware Financial Aid Programs

Maximize Your Chances of Receiving Scholarships .........................................................................................................................................4Diamond State Scholarship…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………........... 5B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship...............……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship...........…………………………………………………………………………………………………………5Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship………………………………………………………...……............…………………………………5Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP)............................………………………………………………………………………………………………..6Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others ...............................................................................................................6SUNY Maritime College Partnership ....................................................................................................................................................... ......... 6Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award............................................................................................................................................... .......... 6Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………. .......... 6Delaware Nursing Incentive Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ......... 6Delaware Teacher Corps Incentive Program……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ......... 7Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Program…………………………………………………………. ......... 7Speech-Language Pathologist Incentive Program……………………………………………………………………………………………… ........... 7Optometry Incentive Program………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ......... 7Delaware College Investment Plan ......................................................................................................................................................... ......... 7SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship Program.......................................................................................... ......................... 7Inspire Scholarship................................................................................................................................................................................... ......... 8Academic Common Market ...............................................................................................................................................................................8Undocumented Students ...................................................................................................................................................................................8

Scholarships Listed By Deadlines...........................................................................................................................10

Scholarships Listed Alphabetically ........................................................................................................................14 Avoiding Scams ................................................................................................................................................................................................14Index..................................................................................................................................................................................................................50Delaware Registered Apprenticeship................................................................................................................................................................ 53College Board Opportunity Scholarships.......................................................................................................................................................... 54

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Research a military career: If you are considering the military, talk to recruiters. You will need to consider branches, careers, time commitments and education offerings. You’ll also need to take the ASVAB test. Plan to apply to a few colleges as a backup.

Work on your applications: Some schools have deadlines as early as November.

Continue applying for scholarships and completing your FAFSA!

Check out the Academic Common Market: You may be able to pay in-state tuition at some out-of-state universities. Go to delawarestudentsuccess.org/acm to search schools and programs.

Send your SAT, ACT and AP scores: These scores can help with scholarships, course placement or selection to certain programs or majors.

Attend a college fair: Military, certificate and apprenticeship programs also participate. • Kent County: Nov. 12, 2019, 7-9 p.m., Polytech HS• New Castle County: Nov. 13, 2019, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,

Carpenter Center, UD; How to Pay for College Presentation, 6:15-7 p.m.

• Sussex County: Nov. 14, 2019, 7-9 p.m., Sussex Central HS delawarestudentsuccess.org/events

Consider the Common Application: More than 500 colleges use this form. Many colleges waive application fees if you have a fee waiver or explain that you can’t afford it. Check commonapp.org for the programs and colleges you are considering.

Send transcripts: Ask your counselor to send your transcript to your chosen programs or colleges.

November – December: Apply

Delaware Higher Education Office www.delawarestudentsuccess.org

[email protected]

DEStudentSuccess | DEStudentSuccess | DEStudentSuccess

Complete your FAFSA by March 1 to get the maximum aid for which you qualify.

Look at trade programs: If you are considering a trade or apprenticeship program, attend an info session. Learn what type of career the program will lead to, the salary you can expect and what the cost will be. Meet with an adviser to schedule your entrance exam and complete other requirements. Remember to ask about job placement to choose the best option. delawarestudentsuccess.org/registered-apprenticeship

Contact the school’s financial aid office with any questions: Know how much aid you will be required to repay. You will need money for non-tuition items: housing, meal plans, books, transportation to/from school, lab/art supplies and computer. Plan for these expenses.

Compare award letters: Examine the financial aid packages offered to you. Some schools may be more affordable than you think! bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/compare-aid-calculator

Choose the best fit: Be sure to weigh the cost of attendance with the salary you might earn to choose the best fit academically and financially.

Send transcripts: Ask your counselor to send your final transcript to your chosen program or college.

Graduate: Stay on track and celebrate!

January – March: Apply for Financial Aid

June – August: Prepare for Your Next Steps

April – May: Decide

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Info: Maximize Your Chances of Receiving ScholarshipsBegin searching for scholarships as early as possible

• Don’t wait until January of your senior year to start looking.• Pay attention to scholarship deadlines and keep a checklist of

application closing dates.• File your FAFSA early. Many scholarships require it. FAFSA opens

Oct. 1.• Don’t submit at the application deadline to guard against

computer or other technical issues.

Plan for letters of recommendation• Choose your recommender carefully. It should be someone who

knows you well and can speak to your accomplishments.• Give them plenty of time and include a student bio or resume

outlining your accomplishments and activities. • The best letters of recommendation show the student’s

personality and character.

Apply for local scholarships• Many communities offer scholarships through clubs, organizations or

small businesses.• The chances of winning a local scholarship may be greater because

they are open to a smaller group of students.• Check with your school counselor for scholarships tied to your school

and community.• Ask relatives if they know of scholarships through their employers,

clubs and organizations.

Apply for scholarships with smaller amounts• Don’t overlook smaller scholarships. Several $500 scholarships

can add up.

• Larger scholarships can be the most competitive.

• The amount of scholarships you can apply to or win is unlimited.

Don’t avoid scholarships that require an essay• Some students avoid scholarships that require more work. That

could shrink the application pool and improve your chances of winning.

• If you have two to four really good scholarship essays, edit and reuse those essays for multiple scholarship applications.

• Edit the essay for each new scholarship essay question.

Write a winning scholarship essay• Follow the essay word limit. Exceeding that might disqualify you.

• Proofread the essay to ensure you have no spelling or grammar mistakes.

• Answer any questions in the essay prompt.

• Find a unique perspective on the essay prompt and make your essay stand out. Be personal and passionate.

Apply for many scholarships and stay organized

• Apply for 20 to 30 or more scholarships.

• Treat applying like a part-time job. It’s an investment in your future.

• Set aside regular times to look for and apply to scholarships, once a week, an hour each day, whatever works best for your schedule.

• Stay organized. Use a calendar and a checklist. Know the scholarship deadlines.

Don’t be discouraged if you don’t win right away• Not everyone is guaranteed to win a scholarship.

• The more you apply for, the better your chances of winning a scholarship.

• Keep searching for scholarships.

• Apply for scholarships in different categories that you may qualify for, such as merit, athletic or artistic.

Beware of scholarship scams• Requests for personal information: A legitimate scholarship will

never ask for personal information such as a social security number.

• Fees: A true scholarship will not charge a fee to submit an application.

• Guarantees to win: A legitimate scholarship will not guarantee that you will win. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

• Application is missing sponsor information: You should always be able to find a sponsor’s contact information in the application. If you can’t find that information, be wary.


ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR IN-STATE AND OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES Merit-based award for high school seniors – not repaid

Diamond State Scholarship Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. February 28, 2020. Eligibility: High school seniors who have a combined score of 1290 on the

SAT. Must enroll full time at a nonprofit, regionally accredited college.

Award: $1,250/year. Renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

ACADEMIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC COLLEGES IN DELAWARE Merit-based awards for high school seniors – not repaid

B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship In honor of the former Speaker of the State House of Representatives Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. February 28,

2020. Must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before application deadline.

Eligibility: High school seniors who have a combined score of 1290 on the SAT. Must enroll full time at the University of Delaware.

Award: Full tuition, fees, room, board and books at the University of Delaware. Renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. One award per year.

Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship In honor of the former Speaker of the State House of Representatives Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. February 28,

2020. Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to application deadline.

Eligibility: High school seniors who have a combined score of 1000 on the SAT. Must enroll full time at University of Delaware or Delaware State University and major in the humanities or social sciences (preference given to political science majors).

Award: Full tuition, fees, room, board and books at University of Delaware or Delaware State University. Renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. One award per year per school.

Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship In honor of the first African-American State Senator in Delaware Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. February 28,

2020. Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to application deadline.

Eligibility: High school seniors who have a combined score of 1000 on the SAT. Must enroll full time at Delaware State University.

Award: Full tuition, fees, room, board and books at Delaware State University. Renewable for up to three additional years with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. One award per year.

Unless otherwise noted, the programs in this section are funded by the State of Delaware; administered by the Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO); and require Delaware residency and U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizenship status. If you have questions about state-sponsored aid, contact:Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) The Townsend Building • 401 Federal St. • Ste. 2 • Dover, DE 19901 302-735-4120 • 1-800-292-7935 toll-free 302-739-5894 (fax) • [email protected] Additional information about these awards can be found online: www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid. Funding for DHEO scholarships is dependent on State of Delaware budget resources, which are finalized July 1 each year.

How to apply:Beginning in December 2019, students can apply online for most of the programs administered by DHEO by creating a DHEO Student Account, entering their anticipated college enrollment for the upcoming academic year, and applying for a specific scholarship. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for many of the state’s need-based grants and scholarships. Most applications will also require you to submit additional documents, including an unofficial transcript, SAT scores and updated college enrollment information by the scholarship deadline. See program descriptions for more details.

1. Create your DHEO Student Account. First-time applicants can set up their DHEO Student Account at any time by simply clicking on the “Student Account Access” link at www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/pay-for-college, then selecting “Click here to create your student account.”

2. Apply and update. • Apply for academic merit scholarships and professional incentive programs

online in your DHEO Student Account.• Submit or change your 2020-2021 college enrollment information by the

deadline, which is required for all state-sponsored awards.• Submit any required supplemental materials to [email protected]

by the deadline.• Update your contact information, change your password, or check the status

of your applications at any time. Note: All communications from DHEO will be sent to the email address in your DHEO Student Account. Confirm the email address in your profile. To avoid delivery problems, add: [email protected]. de.us to your address book or safe list.

3. Read the instructions.• List your activities.• Follow the instructions for submitting your GPA to DHEO from www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid.• Complete the FAFSA before the application deadline.• Provide information specific to the award.

Section 1: Delaware Financial Aid Programs


UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE GRANTS Need-based awards – not repaid

Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) Deadline: April 15, 2020 The application process requires three steps: • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

by April 15, 2020 • Submit an unofficial transcript by June 26, 2020 to dheo@doe. k12.de.us • Log onto your DHEO Student Account at www.

delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid to provide your anticipated college enrollment information for 2020-2021 by 4:30 p.m. June 26, 2020.

Note: Communications for additional deadline information are sent to the email address you provide in your DHEO Student Account. Check your email frequently. To avoid delivery problems, add our email address ([email protected]) to your address book or safe list.Award: Awards will be made after August 1, 2020. Check your email frequently. Award is not renewable; must reapply every year.

Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others Deadline: April 15, 2020. Students can create an account and apply online

at www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid.Eligibility: Must be between ages 16 and 24 and have been a resident of

Delaware for three or more consecutive years before the date of application. If applicant’s parent was a member of the armed forces, the parent must have been a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of missing in action or prisoner of war status. Must be the child of one of the following:

• Member of the armed forces whose death was service-related; who is being held or was held as a prisoner of war; or who is officially declared missing in action. • State police officer whose death was service-related. • State Department of Transportation employee routinely employed in job-related activities on the state highway system whose death was job-related.

Award: Limited to four years and will not exceed tuition and fees per academic year at a Delaware public college; or a Delaware private college, if applicant’s program of study is unavailable at a Delaware public college; or an out-of-state public or private college, if no institution in Delaware offers the program of study. Prorated for eligible students who choose to attend an institution that is out of this sequence.

Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award

If you were a recipient of the Michael C. Ferguson achievement award in 8th or 10th grade, you can claim your award by creating a DHEO Student Account online by clicking on the “Student Account Access” link at www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid, then selecting “Click here to create your student account.” Once your account has been created and you have updated your college/university enrollment for the upcoming year, DHEO will match your Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award to your Student Account and you can claim your award.

SUNY Maritime College Partnership Institutional tuition-savings agreement

Deadline: Determined by the college.Eligibility: Delaware residents who are accepted to an undergraduate

program of study at the State University of New York (SUNY) Maritime College.

Award: In-region tuition. A separate application is not required to receive the tuition savings.

Contact: Admissions: 718-409-7221 [email protected] www.sunymaritime.edu

UNDERGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Merit-based recruitment programs – loan forgiveness provisions for qualified state employment Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020.Eligibility: Full-time students enrolled at a Delaware college in an undergraduate program leading to teacher certification. • High school seniors must have a combined score of 1010

on the SAT. • Undergraduate students must have at least a 3.0

cumulative GPA. • Preference is given to applicants planning to teach

in a critical need area as defined by the Delaware Department of Education.

Award: $5,000 per year. Renewable for up to three additional years. Loan forgiveness provision at a rate of one year of teaching in a Delaware public school for one year of loan.

Delaware Nursing Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020. Eligibility: Full-time students enrolled in an accredited program leading to certification as an RN or LPN. • High school seniors with at least a 2.5 cumulative, unweighted

GPA. • Undergraduates must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA. • Current state employees who aren’t Delaware residents may

be considered for prorated awards if enrolled part time. • RNs with five or more years of state service may enroll in a

BSN program on a full- or part-time basis. Award: $5,000 per academic year. Renewable for up to three additional

years. Loan forgiveness provision at a rate of one year of employment at a state-owned hospital or clinic, or Delaware public hospital for one year of loan.

If you plan to enroll at Delaware State University, turn to page 8 to see if you are eligible for the

INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP.


DELAWARE COLLEGE INVESTMENT PLAN Delaware’s 529 college savings program

The Delaware College Investment Plan is sponsored by the State of Delaware and managed by Fidelity Investments. It provides parents, grandparents and others a tax-advantaged way to save for a child’s college education. Any earnings grow tax deferred and qualified withdrawals are free from federal and Delaware state income taxes. Withdrawals can be used to pay for qualified higher education expenses. The Delaware Plan offers various investment options.

To obtain an enrollment kit, call the Wilmington Investor Center at 800-201-5380 or visit www.fidelity.com/delaware

SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Must meet all institutional deadlines to apply for admission, complete

the FAFSA and submit all required forms. Eligibility: Provides tuition for eligible students enrolling full time in an associate degree program at Delaware Technical Community College or the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts program. Graduate from a Delaware public or nonpublic high school, or from a homeschool that meets standards established by the enrolling institution. • Meet the institution’s Delaware residency requirements. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 80 percent on

a 100 percent scale as indicated on your official high school transcript.

• Satisfy the admission standards of the enrolling institution. • Not have been convicted of a felony. • Enroll full time no later than the fall semester immediately after

your high school graduation. • Complete the FAFSA and apply for all appropriate forms of

financial aid for which you are eligible and accept all such financial assistance offered or awarded, except for loans.

• Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA in your degree program to remain eligible for the scholarship..

Award: Provides tuition for eligible students after other financial aid received is deducted from total tuition costs. Does not cover books, fees or other related expenses. SEED recipients must qualify annually, the scholarship is renewable for up to three years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and completion of 24 credits per academic

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM Merit-based recruitment programs – loan forgiveness provisions for qualified state employment

Delaware Teacher Corps Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020. Eligibility: See www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid.Award: Loan not to exceed cost of tuition. Renewable for up to three additional years. Loan forgiveness provision at a rate of one year of teaching in a Delaware public school for one year of loan.

Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020 Must

file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15, 2020

Eligibility: Varies by program: • Bachelor’s Degree Program: Applicant must have worked at

least two years at a Delaware public library, county department library, public school library, or state agency library, a member library of the Delaware Library Consortium or archive.

• Master’s Degree Program: Full- or part-time students in an ALA-accredited master’s degree program of library and information science.

• Doctoral Degree Program: Applicant must have worked at least two years at a Delaware public library, county department library, public school library, state agency library, or a member library of the Delaware Library Consortium or archive. Academic record, community service, and financial need are considered for all applicants. Preference is given to current employees of a public library, county department library, public school library, state agency library, or a member library of the Delaware Library Consortium or archive. Loan forgiveness provision at a rate of two years of qualifying employment for one year of loan.

Award: Loan not to exceed cost of tuition, fees and other direct educational expenses.Note: Students enrolling in library and information studies degree programs may also be eligible for in-state tuition at public colleges in 15 Southern states. See information about the Academic Common Market on page 8.

GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Merit-based recruitment programs – loan forgiveness provisions for qualified state employment

Speech-Language Pathologist Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020. Eligibility: Full-time students in a graduate program in Delaware preparing them for a speech-language pathologist certification. Employees of a Delaware public school or a provider of a Birth to 3 Early Intervention System program may enroll part time in a qualifying program. See www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/birth3Award: $5,000 per year. Renewable for one additional year. Loan

forgiveness provision at a rate of one year of employment as a licensed speech-language pathologist in a Delaware public school or a provider of the Birth to 3 Early Intervention System program for one year of loan.

Optometry Incentive Program Deadline: Submit the scholarship application by 4:30 p.m. June 5, 2020. Eligibility: Full-time students enrolled in a program preparing them for

licensure as an optometrist in Delaware. Award: $4,000 renewable for three additional years. Loan forgiveness

provision at a rate of one year of employment as an optometrist in Delaware for one year of loan.

Contact: Application available at www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid.


Inspire ScholarshipDeadline: Must meet Delaware State University’s deadlines to submit

application for admission, complete the FAFSA and submit other required forms.

Eligibility: Provides tuition assistance for eligible students enrolling full time in a degree program at DSU. Applicants must:

• Graduate from a Delaware high school or from a home school that meets public and nonpublic standards for high school graduates.

• Meet DSU’s Delaware residency requirements. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or 80

percent on a 100 percent scale as indicated on your official high school transcript.

• Satisfy the admission standards of DSU. • Not have been convicted of a felony. • Enroll full time no later than the fall semester immediately after

your high school graduation. • Complete the FAFSA annually by March 15, apply for all

appropriate forms of financial aid for which you are eligible and accept all such financial assistance offered or awarded, except for loans.

• Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year to remain eligible for the scholarship

• Complete 10 hours of community service, as defined by the institution, each semester at DSU.

Award: Provides tuition assistance, at least $3,900 a year. Other financial aid received is deducted from total tuition costs. Does not cover books, fees or other related expenses. Recipients must qualify annually.

Contact: Your high school counselor or Delaware State University Financial Aid Office 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 302-857-6250 [email protected] www.desu.edu/inspire

If you plan to enroll at Delaware Tech or in the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts program, turn to page 7 to learn about the

SEED SCHOLARSHIP.

year. Awards are dependent upon state funding.Contact: Your high school counselor or Delaware Technical Community College www.dtcc.edu/seed Financial Aid Office, Owens Campus, 302-855-1693 Financial Aid Office, Terry Campus, 302-857-1040 Financial Aid Office, Stanton Campus, 302-453-3706 Financial Aid Office, Wilmington Campus, 302-434-5552 University of Delaware, Student Financial Services,

302-831-2126 www.udel.edu/associateinarts/SEED

Academic Common Market Regional tuition-savings agreement

The Academic Common Market (ACM) is a tuition-savings agreement between 15 Southern states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB). If your degree program is not offered at a public college in Delaware, you may be eligible for in-state tuition at a public college that participates in the ACM. To be eligible for the ACM, you must be:

1. A Delaware resident whose degree program is not offered at Delaware State University or University of Delaware

2. Accepted into an eligible baccalaureate or graduate-level degree program selected for the ACM by a participating college. Note: The ACM does not include first professional degree programs, such as pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, theology or law.

The 15 participating states are:AlabamaArkansasDelawareFlorida (graduate-level programs only)GeorgiaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMississippiOklahomaSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexas (graduate-level programs only)VirginiaWest Virginia

Programs offered in the ACM are selected by the participating public colleges and are subject to change. States and colleges may also set restrictions on ACM participation, such as undergraduate or graduate-only enrollment; full-time enrollment; or the completion of specific coursework to enter the degree program.

You can submit your ACM application to the Delaware Higher Education Office (DHEO) after you have been accepted into an eligible degree program. If you remain continuously enrolled in the same program at the same school, make satisfactory academic progress and retain your Delaware residency, you do not have to reapply each year. Institutional requirements to retain ACM status may include full-time enrollment and maintaining a minimum GPA.

Contact DHEO if you have any questions or if your program is not offered in the ACM. The participating institutions will sometimes add a program upon request. To learn about eligible programs for Delaware residents, ACM deadlines, or to download an application, visit www.delawarestudentsuccess.org/acm.


Ask About Scholarship Opportunities at Delaware CollegesDelaware College of Art & Design www.dcad.edu • 302-622-8867

Delaware State Universitywww.desu.edu • 302-857-6250

Delaware Technical Community Collegewww.dtcc.edu • Owens Campus: 302-855-1693 • Terry Campus: 302-857-1040 • Stanton Campus: 302-453-3706 • Wilmington Campus: 302-434-5552

Goldey-Beacom College www.gbc.edu • 302-225-6265

University of Delaware www.udel.edu • 302-831-2126

Wesley College www.wesley.edu • 302-736-2494

Widener University, University CollegeDelaware Campuswww.widener.edu • 302-477-2216

Wilmington University www.wilmu.edu • 302-356-4636

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES:

bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search#

www.studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships

www.fastweb.com

Undocumented StudentsScholarships often require students to be either a U.S. citizen or aneligible non-citizen. For students who don’t meet this criteria, finding money to pay for college can be more challenging. If you are unsure ofyour citizenship status or do not meet one of these criteria, below areresources that will help you to find money to pay for your collegeexpenses. College is not out of the question for you if you use these resources. Also, be sure to check out our website: www.delawarestudentsuccess.org as we continue to add additional informationthroughout the year.

Step 1: Review the Compendium for scholarships that do not requirecitizenship. Many scholarships will tell you in the description if theyrequire citizenship.

Step 2: Choose your top 1 or 2 schools and contact the financial aid \office. Let them know that you are not eligible for federal aid and will need assistance in applying for financial aid. Several colleges includingUniversity of Delaware, Delaware Tech and Delaware State havefinancial aid officers assigned to help students through this process.Often private schools also have financial aid officers available to assistyou. Contact them as early as possible so that you can complete theprocess and get as much funding as possible.

Step 3: Consider state scholarships such as the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) (see page 43) and Inspire (see page 33). SEEDcovers full tuition at Delaware Tech and Inspire provides at least$3,900 a year at Delaware State University. Undocumentedstudents are eligible to apply for the SEED scholarship at DelawareTechnical and Community College and must meet the sameeligibility requirements as documented students. To qualify as anundocumented scholarship recipient, the student must have:

• Attended a high school located within the State of Delaware for two or more years

• Graduated from a Delaware high school• Applied for all campus-based financial aid (scholarships, etc.)

for which s/he would be eligible• Submit a notarized Tuition Affidavit (available in Delaware

Tech’s Financial Aid Office) which certifies that the student is an undocumented person and that s/he has filed an application to legalize his/her immigration status or will file an application to legalize his/her application status as soon as s/he is eligible.

Step 4: Consider other scholarship resources, such as The Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, which compiled a long list of scholarships for you to consider: www.maldef.org

Please visit the undocumented student section of the Delaware Higher Education Office website at for more information and resources.


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Section 2: Scholarships Listed by Deadline

SEPTEMBER Ayn Rand, “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest, 42Ayn Rand, “Fountainhead” Essay Contest, 42John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest, 34

OCTOBERHoratio Alger Delaware Scholarship, 15Coca-Cola Scholars Program, 22Don and Nancy Edwards Scholarship, 29Middletown Historical Society Student Competition, 36National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships, 38United States Senate Youth Program, 47Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, 48 NOVEMBERAmerican Chemical Society Scholars (ACS) Program, 16Delaware Open Cross Country Championship Scholarship, 25Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition, 29Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, 41Regeneron Science Talent Seach, 41

DECEMBERAmerican Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, 17 AXA Achievement Scholarship, 18Carson Scholars Fund, 22Delaware Engineering Society (DES) National Society of Professional Engineers, 24Dronethusiast Women in Science UAV Scholarship, 28Amanda Haxton Memorial Scholarship, 32National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) “Free Speech Forever!” Youth Film Contest, 38National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Delaware Chapters Scholarship, 39National Honor Society Scholarships, 38U.S. Air Force ROTC, 46U.S. Naval ROTC, 47Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Katherine B. Ross General Academic Scholarship, 49Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter Scholarship, 49

JANUARYAmerican Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – Delaware Section, 16ARRL Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, 17Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), 18David S. Barr Award, 18Better Business Bureau Education Foundation Student Ethics Scholarship, 19Ron Brown Scholar Program, 20Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program, 23Delaware Association of Athletic Directors (DAAD), 24

Delaware Equine Council Foundation Scholarship, 24Delaware State Education Association, Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship, 26Delaware State Education Association, Howard Weinberg Scholarship, 26GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, 31 William H. Heald Scholarships, 32Charlesa Lowell Scholarship, 35Newark Community Band Scholarship, 39Perdue Scholarship, 40U.S. Army ROTC, 47Washington Crossing Foundation Annual National Scholarship, 48

FEBRUARYAAUW, Dover Branch, 14AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship, 15Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority for Women Educators Scholarship, 15Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Omega Chapter Scholarship, 15B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship, 5Stephanie Callaway Memorial Scholarship, Sussex County Paramedic Association, 21Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs, 25Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA), 25Foundation for Blended and Online Learning (FBOL), 30George E. Gordy/Family Educational Trust Scholarship, 31Harvard Business Services Student Entrepreneur Scholarship, 32Hearn Scholarship, 32Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship, 5Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship, 5Eric Marder Scholarship Program of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, 35Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program, 42Joseph B. Schafferman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, 43Juanita Williams Scholarship, 48

MARCHAAUW, Wilmington (DE) Branch, 14Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness Fund, 14Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship, 15American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation Scholarships, 16American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship, 17Atlantis Scholarship Fund for Excellence, 18Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship, 19Fletcher Brown Scholarship, 20Beekhuis Scholarship, 19Bethel AME Church Community Scholarship, 19Bethel AME Church Family Scholarship, 19Jill Biden Scholarship – Biden Breast Health Initiative, 20Buffalo Soldiers of Delaware Motorcycle Club Scholarship, 20Dr. John L. Buzzi Memorial Scholarship, 21Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections Scholarship, 21



V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship Fund, 21Children of Warriors, National President’s Scholarship, 22Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance Scholarship, 22Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship Fund, 22Chris Cordrey Student Athletic Scholarship, 23James L. Davis Scholarship, 23Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame, 23Delaware Association of Educational Office Professionals, 24Delaware Association of School Administrators Essay Contest for Prospective Educators, 24Delaware PTA Scholarships, 26Delaware School Counselor Association (DSCA) Scholarship, 26Delaware Solid Waste Authority John P. “Pat” Healy Scholarship, 26Delaware Works Career Development Scholarship, 27Delaware Youth Leadership Scholarship, 27Del-One Scholarship, 27Chester T. Dickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, 28Dover Century Club Scholarships, 28Diamond State Scholarship, 5Ellendale Ruritan Scholarship Award, 29FCA Foundation Scholarship, 30First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship (FSMHA), 30Fred Fifer III Memorial Scholarship, 30Garbutt Family Scholarship, 31Dr. C. Edward Graybeal Scholarship, 31Generation III, 31Lee Hirsch Scholarship, 32Mark B. Holzman Scholarship, 33ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial Scholarship, 33Inspire Scholarship, 33Janosik Family Scholarship Fund, 33J.B.L. Scholarship Trust, Inc., 34Kelly Family Scholarship, 34Kay Lutz Athletic and Academic Scholarship, 35John A. & Louise V. Maslin Scholarship, 35MATRA Scholarship, 35MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship, 40Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship, 36Milford High School Alumni Scholarship, 36William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr. Scholarship, 37Margaret F. Moore Foundation Scholarship, 37Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial Scholarship, 37National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Chapter #96, 38National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarship, 39Newark High School Alumni Scholarship, 39J.D. O’Connor Scholarship Fund, 40Odyssey of the Mind, Delaware – David R. Williams Memorial Scholarship, 40Barbara Kimmey Pierce Memorial Fund, 40James H. Postles Scholarship, 40Margaret L. Richey Scholarship, 42John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship, 42John J. & Rita D. Ryan Scholarship Fund, 43

John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Scholarship, 44Society of American Military Engineers Delmarva Post, 44Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship, 45Eleanor and Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship, 45Sussex Foundation Scholarship, 45Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, Medicus Student Exchange Scholarships for Study in Switzerland, 45Elisabeth C. Tassone Oncology Scholarship, 46George A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Program, 46U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 47 Veterans To Machinist Scholarship Program Presented by CNC Machines, 48 Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship, 48WGMD Scholar/Athlete Award, 48

APRIL AAUW, Western Sussex Branch, 14Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship, 14Alpha Tau State Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, May B. fffLeasure Grant-in-Aid, 16Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Iota Omega Chapter, 16American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) South Coastal DE Chapter Scholarship, 16Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship Program, 17ARTBA – TDF Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship, 17Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Scholarship, 18Steven Wesley Beheler Memorial Scholarship, 19Committee of 100 Academic Scholarship Program, 23Blackbird Community Center Scholarship Program, 20John A. Botto Memorial Scholarship, 20Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship, 23Delaware Forestry Association Scholarship, 25Delaware Lions Foundation, Inc. James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship, 25Delaware School Nutrition Association Scholarship, 26Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship, 27Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. College Scholarship Program, 27DIAA / Harry Roberts Senior Scholar – Athlete Awards, 28Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others, 6The Elks Skilled Trades Scholarship, 29Feeding Tomorrow, The Foundation of the Institute of Technologists, Freshman Scholarships, 30George H. Henry Award, 32Antoinette A. Hampton Scholarship, 32MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship, 36Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) General College Scholarship Program, 33Johnson Orthodontics Extraordinary Smiles Scholarship, 34Kiwanis Club of Seaford Scholarship, 34Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Traditional Scholarship, 36Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Warnell Scholarship, 36NU Friendship Outreach Scholarship, 39Port of Wilmington Maritime Society’s Dennis Latina Scholarship, 40Howard and Edna Postles Scholarship, 40Wilbur E. Postles Scholarship, 41


SEED & INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIPS

Did you know that the State of Delaware offers tuition-free or significantly reduced tuition to UD, DSU and Delaware Tech?

Think you can’t afford college? Think again!

For more information, including application deadlines, visit: delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid

SEED: You need at least a 2.5 GPA (80%) and can attend college tuition-free at Delaware Technical Community College or the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts program for up to six semesters.

INSPIRE: You need at least a 2.75 (80%) and can receive at least $3,900 per year toward tuition at Delaware State University for up to eight semesters.

You may qualify for the SEED or Inspire Scholarship if you live in Delaware and graduate from a Delaware high school.

You must start college in the fall following graduation to be eligible.

Students still need to satisfy admission and financial aid requirements as determined by the school.


Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), 41Dr. Joseph P. Pyle Scholarship, 41Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) Scholarships, 41Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 42A. Katharine Richards Scholarship, 42 Caesar Rodney Rotary Scholarship, 42 Rotary Club of Wilmington, 43 Joseph B. Schafferman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, 43 Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP), 6Tony Silicato Memorial Scholarship, 44SPE Foundation Scholarship Program Scholarship Program, 44Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Scholarship Program, 44Evelyn E. Stricklin Scholarship, 45U.S. Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, 46 U.S. Army Emergency Relief, MG James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children and Spouse Education Assistance Program, 46 U.S. Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, 46Wilmington High School Alumni Scholarship Inc., 49Youth Free Expression Project Film Contest, 49

MAYDavid Brower Youth, 20William Carl Scholarship Fund, 21Delaware Diabetes Coalition, Inc., 24 Delaware State Golf Association, 27Delmarva Antique Bottle Club & Ellendale Fire Department: Ferd Meyer Memorial Scholarship, 27Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, 30Newark Morning Rotary Club, 39New Castle County Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Delaware State University, 39

JUNE American Legion Boys State / Samsung Scholarship, 17Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Education and Research Foundation, 18Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program, 18Brandon Lee Brinkley Foundation Inc., 20Delaware Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Scholarship, 25Delaware Nursing Incentive Program, 6Delaware Teacher Corps Incentive Program, 7Education and Training Voucher (ETV), 28Emergency Dentist USA Scholarship, 29Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship, 32Kent County Association for Family and Community Education Scholarship, 34Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program, 6National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), Delaware Chapter Scholarship, 37National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Delaware Chapter, Dr. Teresa D. Drummond Scholarship, 38Optometry Incentive Program, 7

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program, 44Speech-Language Pathologist Incentive Program, 7Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Program, 7Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship Fund, 49

JULY Caribbean-American Scholarship Sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association of Delaware, 21Ennes Educational Foundation Trust Youth Scholarship, 29Molly Murray Memorial Scholarship, 37National First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarship, 38SeniorAdvice Caregiver Scholarship, 43

UNDEFINED DEADLINES Academic Common Market, 8American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 17Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships, 20 Coastal-Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW), 22Delaware/DuPont FFA Scholarship, 24 Delaware Library Association Scholarships, 25DoSomething.org, 28Ethel Cuff Black Book Award, 30 Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award, 6David G. Bakerian Scholarship, 18Joe Foss Institute Scholarship Essay and Video Contests, 31Helen H. Bennett Scholarship, 19Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 33Charlesa Lowell Scholarship, 35Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), 35Miss Delaware Pageant (A Scholarship Program), 37Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. Scholarships, 35The Monday Club Scholarships, 37National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program, 38National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program, 38Linda Walge Penman Scholarship, 48Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, 43SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship Program, 7, 43 Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program, 44Southern Delaware Education Foundation, 45SUNY Maritime College Partnership, 6T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Delaware Program, 46Lucille M. Tiro Scholarship, 46United Negro College Fund (UNCF), 46U.S. Military Academies, 47Walmart Foundation Scholarships, 48Woodbridge School District, 49Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship, 48

SEED & INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIPS

Did you know that the State of Delaware offers tuition-free or significantly reduced tuition to UD, DSU and Delaware Tech?

Think you can’t afford college? Think again!

For more information, including application deadlines, visit: delawarestudentsuccess.org/state-aid

SEED: You need at least a 2.5 GPA (80%) and can attend college tuition-free at Delaware Technical Community College or the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts program for up to six semesters.

INSPIRE: You need at least a 2.75 (80%) and can receive at least $3,900 per year toward tuition at Delaware State University for up to eight semesters.

You may qualify for the SEED or Inspire Scholarship if you live in Delaware and graduate from a Delaware high school.

You must start college in the fall following graduation to be eligible.

Students still need to satisfy admission and financial aid requirements as determined by the school.


Avoiding Scams Financial aid scammers want your money. Be aware of the tactics companies use to persuade students to buy their services. Students are hearing these claims:

“If you use our services, you’re guaranteed to get at least $5,500 in student aid for college, or we’ll give you your money back.” This claim doesn’t mean anything. Most students are eligible for at least $5,500 in unsubsidized student loans – and because a student loan is considered student aid, you won’t be able to ask for a refund if that’s all you’re offered. Remember that refund guarantees often have conditions. Get refund policies in writing.

“Applying for aid is complicated. We’re the only ones who can help you through the process and find all the aid for which you’re eligible.” Unlikely. Many places offer free help to apply for student aid. Check with your school counselor or college financial aid office for help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your school or college can also help you find scholarships.

“I’d like to offer you a scholarship or grant. All I need is your bank account information so the money can be deposited and a processing fee charged.” Watch out!

It’s extremely rare for a legitimate organization to charge a processing fee for a scholarship. Criminals imitate legitimate foundations, federal agencies and corporations. They might even have official-sounding names to fool students. Don’t give anyone your bank account or credit card information or your Social Security Number unless you initiated the contact and trust the company.

More information on spotting potential fraud and preventing identity theft: www.studentaid.ed.gov/types/scams.

Section 3:Private Scholarships Listed AlphabeticallyBefore submitting your application for any of these awards, verify that the deadline, award amount and eligibility requirements have not changed. You can search for additional scholarships at www.delawarestudentsuccess.org. For information about state-sponsored scholarships, see Section 1.

FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid website includes a section on How to Win a Merit Scholarship with advice on searching for scholarships, getting organized, writing winning essays, getting good letters of recommendation and acing the scholarship interview. Go to www.finaid.org/scholarships.

AAUW, Dover BranchDeadline: February 1, 2020Eligibility: Seniors in Kent County, Del., who attend a public school.Award: $500-$1,500Contact: Scholarship Chairperson, P.O. Box 169, Kenton, DE 19955.

AAUW, Western Sussex BranchDeadline: Application period opens April 1, 2020Eligibility: Must. • Be a female high school senior. • Reside in Laurel, Seaford, Woodbridge or Delmar school

districts. • Plan to be enrolled full time in a four-year college in the United

States. • Plan to work toward a B.A. or B.S. degree. • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.Award: Varies, one or two scholarships.Contact: Applications available from high school guidance office.

AAUW, Wilmington (DE) BranchDeadline: March 1, 2020Eligibility: Female U.S. citizens and high school graduates. All new applicants must be New Castle County, Del., residents. All high school seniors must attend a public, parochial, private high school, or be homeschooled in New Castle County, Del. Homeschooled students must meet University of Delaware admission requirements. All scholarship recipients must be enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution.Award: Varies with maximum of $6,000; several scholarships awarded.Contact: Information and application: wilmington-de.aauw.net

Abbott Scottish Rite ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Children of Scottish Rite Masons of the Valley of Wilmington or members of youth organizations sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity.Award: $1,000Contact: III Bruce A. Beck, 33°, Secretary Scottish Rite Bodies of Delaware 818 Market St., Third Floor Wilmington, DE 19801-3077 www.srvalleyofwilmde.com

Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness Fund Deadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Experience with a health issue documented by a medical professional, which lasted at least six months and impaired the individual’s ability to pursue his or her education. • Applicants must be graduating seniors or former graduates of

any Delaware high school.


[email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College ScholarshipDeadline: February 15, 2020 Eligibility: Must write a brief autobiography and a 1,500-word essay: “How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life?” and “What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?”Applicants must: • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. • Enter an accredited four-year college or university within 12

months of scholarship deadline. • Attend a public, independent, parochial, military, home school or

other high school in the United States (if not currently enrolled, must explain extenuating circumstances).

Awards: Varies, $500 to $5,000Contact: Application available at alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/ [email protected] 866-232-8484

Horatio Alger Delaware ScholarshipDeadline: Application process opens August 1, 2019, and ends October 25, 2019. Check website for details. Eligibility: Horatio Alger Scholarship programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. Students must: • Have critical financial need. • Be a high school senior. • Plan on attending college in the fall (nonprofit, public or private

colleges). • Be a U.S. citizen. • Have a 2.0 GPA or higher.Award: Varies, $10,000 to $25,000, including several Delaware scholarships funded in honor of John W. Rollins Sr.Contact: Application available at scholars.horatioalger.org Horatio Alger Association 99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 320 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-684-9444 [email protected]

Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority for Women Educators ScholarshipDeadline: February 28, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior attending a Delaware high school who is planning a career in education. Must be a U.S. citizen and in the upper one-third of class.Award: $2,500Contact: Sally Fraticelli 2643 Drayton Drive (Heritage Park) Wilmington, DE 19808 [email protected]

• Preference given to those enrolled in the First State School or any of its branches before or at the time the health issue occurred.

• Past awardees are eligible to apply. • Documentation to be provided by a medical professional

explaining the illness and its impact on students’ ability to attend school.

• Must write an essay: “Tell us about your experiences/struggles with your chronic illness and what you have done to overcome it.”

Award: Varies, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application: www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: Contact school counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Omega Chapter ScholarshipDeadline: February 28, 2020Eligibility: Must: • Be a female high school senior. • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA. • Submit an official (unweighted) transcript with SAT and/or ACT

scores. • Submit two letters of recommendation (one from a school

representative and one from a community representative). • Submit an essay describing why you wish to obtain a college

education and why you deserve a scholarship. Include information detailing community service focused on uplifting and positively affecting the urban community. (Essay should not exceed two pages).

• Live in New Castle County, Del.Contact: Mail applications to: AKA Sorority Inc. Zeta Omega Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 8092 Wilmington, DE 19803 www.zetaomegadelaware.org/scholarships

Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior or college student; Delaware resident, with preference given to Sussex County residents pursuing a career in agriculture, agribusiness or a green energy-related field.Award: Type and amount at the discretion of the Adams Scholarship Committee at the DCF.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator


• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. • Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman,

sophomore or junior intending to or majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, or a chemically related science OR intending to or pursuing a degree in chemical technology.

• Attend or plan to attend an accredited U.S. institution full time. • Plan a career in the chemical sciences. • Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or

science (GPA 3.0, “B” or better). • Provide evidence of financial need according to the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form.

Award: Varies, renewableContact: Application available at www.acs.org/scholars American Chemical Society Scholars Program 1155 16th St., NW Washington, D.C. 20036 800-227-5558, Ext. 6250 [email protected]

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Delaware SectionDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: High school seniors who have lived in Delaware for one full year before the application deadline. Must: • Be accepted into or have applied to the engineering program of

a four-year, ABET-accredited college. • Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application. • Demonstrate academic excellence and involvement in

extracurricular activities in the community, in school, or both. May demonstrate financial need.

Award: $2,500 for first place; $1,500 for second placeContact: Application available at acecde.org/support/acec-of-de-scholarship-program Mail applications to: Karen Sheets ACEC – Delaware 1352 Marrows Road Newark, DE 19711 302-731-9176 [email protected] Questions: Dakota Laidman-Murray [email protected]

American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline: March 2020Eligibility: Available to incoming freshman through graduate students. Some are earmarked specifically for current hotel employees and others for minorities. A few have minimum GPA requirements, while others are open to full- or part-time students. All require enrollment in a hospitality management degree program.Award: Varies, $500 to $7,500. Scholarship recipients also receive a free year of student membership in the American Hotel & Lodging Association.Contact: Application available at www.ahlef.org

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Iota Omega ChapterDeadline: April 3, 2020Eligibility: Senior high school student planning to continue his/her education at an accredited college or university in fall 2020. Applicant must reside and attend school in Kent County, Del. Applicants will be judged on: • completed application form. • letter from the high school counselor stating the student’s

involvement in school activities, leadership qualities, character, financial need (if any), and other relevant information.

• official high school transcript showing the student’s approximate rank in graduating class.

• brief statement (approximately 100 words) stating career goals.Award: $500Contact: Return completed application to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Epsilon Iota Omega Chapter P.O. Box 1279 Dover, DE 19903 You may hand deliver the scholarship application April 3, 2020, at the Mix and Mingle, Solid Rock Community Outreach Center, 109 N. West St., Dover, Del., from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students may visit akaeio.org for scholarship updates.

Alpha Tau State Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, May B. Leasure Grant-in-AidDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or postsecondary degree in education and must be a Delaware resident.Award: $500Contact: Susan White Delcastle Technical High School 1417 Newport Road Wilmington, DE 19804 [email protected]

AARP South Coastal DE Chapter ScholarshipDeadline: April 6, 2020Eligibility: An Indian River High School senior who has attended the school for full junior and senior years and earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awards are based on academic record; extracurricular, community, and work activities; essay outlining short-term and long-term goals; and statement of challenges faced.Award: Several one-time awards. The amount of each award will be determined when the application is available.Contact: Application available after February 3, 2020, from IRHS Guidance Chairperson; AARP contact is Marilou Merrill at marilou.merrill@ verizon.net.

American Chemical Society Scholars (ACS) ProgramDeadline: Application cycle begins November 1, 2019Eligibility: African-American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university or community college. Must:


Lois Benedict [email protected] 678-539-1120

Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: The Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship is supported by the Archie Fund of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) and awards an outstanding student who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. Must: • Submit an appraisal from your high school principal, adviser or counselor with your academic history. • Upload a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or principal. • Comply with sanction policy. • Complete the electronic submission process. SPE also awards scholarships for undergraduates and graduate fellowships related to the oil and gas industry.Award: $5,000 per year for up to four years of university study.Contact: Application available at www.spe.org/scholarships

ARRL Foundation Inc. Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Application period runs from October 1, 2019, to January 31, 2020 Transcripts must be received by February 13, 2020Eligibility: Young FCC-licensed radio amateurs who exhibit strong academic performance, dedicated community service and active amateur radio involvement. Requirements vary. One application is required to apply for multiple scholarships.Award: Varies, $500 to $5,000Contact: Application available at www.arrl.org [email protected]

ARTBA – TDF Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: Sons, daughters or legally adopted children of highway workers who died or have become permanently disabled in roadway construction zone accidents. Applicant’s parent must have been employed by a transportation construction firm or a transportation public agency at the time of his or her death. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA. May be used for any post-secondary education.Award: Up to $5,000Contact: Application available at www.artbatdf.org Eileen Houlihan [email protected] 202-683-1019 American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation 250 E. Street, SW, Suite 900 Washington, D.C. 20024 202-289-4434 202-289-4435 (fax)

American Legion Auxiliary Nursing ScholarshipDeadline: March 31, 2020Eligibility: Delaware senior who is the son, daughter or grandchild of a veteran, has financial need and plans to be a nurse.Award: VariesContact: Request application via email: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Delaware Tina Washington, Secretary/Executive Director 302-329-9090 [email protected]

American Legion Boys State / Samsung ScholarshipDeadline: Early June 2020 Check website for detailsEligibility: Male high school students, must be a rising senior and attend the American Legion, Delaware Boys State program. Must have a family member (living or dead) who is a U.S. veteran.Award: Varies; $20,000 at national level; only one Delaware student receives award.Contact: Application available at www.delegion.org Local American Legion Post Lyman Brenner, Director Delaware Boys State The American Legion Inc. P.O. Box 7005 Wilmington, DE 19803 302-545-0088 [email protected]

American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – A Constitutional Speech ProgramDeadline: December 31, 2019Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, younger than age 20 on the date of the national contest, and enrolled in grades nine through 12 (public, parochial, military, private or state-accredited home school) before the cut-off date of Dec. 31 of senior year. This is a speech contest – student cannot read the speech or present a recording of the speech.Award: Varies, $500 to $18,000Contact: Application available at www.legion.org/oratorical/rules Local American Legion Post or Richard J. Santos, Department Adjutant The American Legion Inc. P.O. Box 930 Seaford, DE 19973-0930 302-628-5221 [email protected]

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) High School Senior ScholarshipsDeadline: Several scholarships and deadlines Eligibility: Full-time enrollment in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE and listed for each scholarship.Award: Varies, $3,000 to $10,000Contact: Application available at www.ashrae.org


• Have 3.0 GPA or higher. • Financial need is considered.Award: VariesContact: Application available at www.automotivehalloffame.org

AXA Achievement ScholarshipDeadline: December 14, 2019Eligibility: AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse, but share ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; and ability to succeed in college. Must: • Be U.S. citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in

one of the 50 states, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico. • Be current high school seniors who plan to enroll full time in

an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States.

• Demonstrate ambition and self-drive, demonstrated by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.

Award: $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarships available.Contact: Application available at www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html

Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Incoming junior or senior at Delaware State University majoring in criminal justice. Financial need preferred. Preference given to those applicants who plan to stay in Delaware in law enforcement after graduation.Award: $5,000, at the discretion of the DSU Scholarship Committee.Contact: Financial aid office at Delaware State University.

David G. Bakerian Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: See course instructor for details.Eligibility: All students enrolled in the Keys to Financial Success elective are eligible to apply for the scholarship each year. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of an essay on the importance of finacial literacy education. The Keys to Financial Success course is offered at the high school level. Award: $2,500, two students.Once awarded, the scholarship recipients are invited to attend and be recognized at the Delaware Bankers Association annual dinner held in May each year.Contact: Contact school counselor or Corinne Stayton [email protected] 302-678-8600 www.debankers.com

David S. Barr AwardDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: All high school students (including those enrolled in vocational, technical, or special education programs) and all part- or full-time college students (including those in community colleges and graduate programs). All entries must be of work published or broadcast that helped to right a wrong, correct an injustice, or promote justice and fairness.Award: High school: $1,000; College: $1,500

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF)Deadline: September 2019 to January 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: Applicant must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census. Must: • Be a citizen, National or legal permanent resident of the

United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply.

• Enroll in a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the upcoming

academic year. • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 or have earned a GED. • Apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA. • Submit a letter of recommendation.Award: Varies, multiple scholarships available.Contact: Application available at www.apiasf.org

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Education and Research FoundationDeadline: June 1, 2020Eligibility: High school senior, military member, or post-secondary student planning to attend a technical school or approved craft training program in any discipline of construction. Must be U.S. citizen or hold permanent resident status. Website offers full list of criteria.Award: $1,000 a year, renewable up to a maximum of $2,000Contact: Application available online at scholarship.agc.org

Atlantis Scholarship Fund for ExcellenceDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior at Indian River High School in Sussex County, Del., who participated in extracurricular and/or volunteer or work activities (sports participation does not qualify). Must pursue a four-year degree in any discipline at University of Delaware.Award: At the discretion of the scholarship committee at the Delaware Community Foundation. Award may include, but is not limited to, a $5,000 annual scholarship, renewable for no more than three years, contingent on providing proof of satisfactory progress (GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) toward the degree.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation:School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship ProgramDeadline: June 30, 2020Eligibility: Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career. Students attending a technical training school may also apply (trade school should equal a two-year associate program). Must: • Be a U.S. citizen or in the U.S. on a student visa. • Be enrolled full time.


• Enroll as a full-time student at an accredited institution. • Show scholastic achievement, personal character, community

involvement and communication skills. • Reside in ZIP codes 19801, 19802, 19803, 19805, 19806,

19807.Award: $500Contact: Bethel AME Church Scholarship Committee 302-472-0333

Bethel AME Church Family ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior who has been an active member of the church for at least two years. Must enroll as a full-time student at an accredited institution and attend the Bethel AME Scholarship Committee Workshop.Award: $1,500 to active members (two-year minimum) or $500 to members (new or inactive in church activities).Contact: Bethel AME Church Scholarship Committee 302-472-0333

Better Business Bureau Education Foundation Student Ethics Scholarship Deadline: January 9, 2020 (3 p.m. EST)Eligibility: Must show leadership, community service and academic success. Specifically: • Leadership: Describe extracurricular, work, or school-related

activities. Include awards/honors or offices held. • Community service: Describe activities outside of school and

in your community, such as church. Include awards/honors or offices held.

• Academic: Enclose a copy of your most recent transcript. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Describe post-secondary education plans. Describe awards received for academic achievement.

Optional: Students may submit a short personal statement (200 words or less).Essay topic: Released fall 2019 Essay must be 500 words or less, single-spaced on 8.5-inch by 11-inch page. All applicants must be nominated/sponsored by any employee, owner or company principal representing a BBB accredited business. Entries should include the completed entry form and two letters of recommendation: 300 words or less on one 8.5-inch by 11-inch page, single-spaced. Name must not be on any pages of the essay to prevent judges from seeing entrants’ identifying information. Essays will be judged by an independent panel selected by the BBB from business and community leaders. A copy of most recent high school transcript is required. Family of BBB staff and board members are not eligible to apply.Award: Two awards, $2,500 eachContact: Information available at www.bbb.org/delaware Christine Sauers, President 60 Reads Way New Castle, DE 19720 302-221-5259, Ext.119 [email protected]

Contact: Application available at www.newsguild.org/mediaguild3/7556

Philip L. Bartlett ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Student attending the University of Delaware and in financial need.Award: $2,500, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Beekhuis ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Student residing in New Castle County, Del., and pursuing a degree in chemistry, physics, biology, other science, mathematics or music. Must demonstrate financial need.Award: Two $3,000 awards at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Steven Wesley Beheler Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 10, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Delcastle Technical High School with financial need. Must have played at least one varsity sport at Delcastle Technical High School.Award: At the discretion of the Steven Wesley Beheler Advisory Committee.Contact: For application, contact school counselor.

Helen H. Bennett ScholarshipDeadline: Annual, exact date TBDEligibility: Student working for library certification, an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science, or a doctoral degree. The successful recipient agrees to work in a library in Delaware. Preference given to those who are seeking careers as school librarians and members of the Delaware Library Association.Award: At the discretion of the Delaware Library Association.Contact: Application available at website dla.lib.de.us/scholarships/helen-h-bennett-scholarship

Bethel AME Church Community ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior with financial need who is not a member of the church. Must:


education programs. • Be a Delaware resident and U.S. citizen. • Describe community achievements and volunteer services. • Submit essay and Power Point (10 slides) about: “How you

plan to change your world or community today” or a personal narrative, “Your gun violence reality.”

Award: $250Contact: BLBF Inc., 534 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-4004 or [email protected] 302-588-7454 or 302-256-0334

David Brower YouthDeadline: May 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: Youth environmental activists ages 13 to 22 living in North America (including Mexico, Canada, some Caribbean islands) and U.S. territories.Award: $3,000 cash prize (six available), a professionally produced short film about their work and an all-expense paid trip to the San Francisco Bay area to attend an awards ceremony and weeklong conference.Contact: Application available at broweryouthawards.org

Fletcher Brown ScholarshipDeadline: March 22, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be Delaware residents who were born in Delaware. Must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1120 or higher and rank in upper 20 percent of their class. Family income must be less than $75,000. Scholarships are granted for courses of study that lead to a degree in engineering, chemistry, medicine, dentistry or law.Award: Determined by committee.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

Ron Brown Scholar ProgramDeadline: November 1, 2019, and January 9, 2020Eligibility: African-American high school seniors who have excelled academically, exhibited leadership, participated in community service, and who demonstrate financial need. Applicant must pursue full-time study at a four-year college or university in the United States. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.Award: $10,000/year, renewable to $40,000 (10 to 20 awards annually).Contact: Application available at www.ronbrown.org Ron Brown Scholar Program 485 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 206 Charlottesville, VA 22901 434-964-1588 [email protected]

Buffalo Soldiers of Delaware Motorcycle Club ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from a Delaware high school. Must provide proof of acceptance to a college, university or tech school. Must send an official college transcript at the end of the first semester to receive the check.Award: Three scholarships of $500, one per county.

Dr. Jill Biden Scholarship – Biden Breast Health InitiativeDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of a Delaware high school, and a Delaware resident, pursuing a career in health care or education at an accredited post-secondary institution. Must write essay: “Why have you chosen a career in health care or education and why do you feel it is important to encourage others to adopt a healthy lifestyle?”Award: At the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors. One award per county.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: Contact school counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Blackbird Community Center ScholarshipDeadline: April 2020Eligibility: Preference will be given to applicants who have supported the community center. Must be a senior in good standing attending a school system serving the communities of Blackbird, Middletown, Odessa, Smyrna or Townsend. Must live within a 10- mile radius of the Blackbird Community Center.Contact: Application available at high schools in Appoquinimink and Smyrna school districts.

John A. Botto Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating Sussex Central High School senior.Award: $500, at the discretion of the awards committee from Sussex Central High School.Contact: School counselor.

Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger ScholarshipsDeadline: Application period opens in October 2019Eligibility: Students who have made a significant impact in the fight against hunger in the United States. Must: • Be enrolled in an accredited educational institution

(kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

• Have demonstrated continuing commitment to community by performing unpaid volunteer services to reduce hunger in the United States within the past 12 months.

• Obtain a Community Service Recommendation from a non-family member.

Award: $5,000Contact: Application available at www.sodexofoundation.org

Brandon Lee Brinkley Foundation Inc.Deadline: June 1, 2020Eligibility: High school senior with 2.50 GPA or better enrolled in a full-time

institution. Must: • Pursue studies in barbering, cosmetology or accredited higher


V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating seniors in the state of Delaware. Preference given to those living within former Representative Carey’s 36th Legislative District, including areas of Ellendale, Lewes, Lincoln, Milford, Milton and Slaughter Beach. Must pursue a degree or professional designation in an agricultural (preference) or educational field. Participation in 4-H, FFA and other community service activities preferred.Award: One-time award of $1,500, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Caribbean-American Scholarship Sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association of DelawareDeadline: July 31, 2020Eligibility: Student of Caribbean descent and a 2020 high school graduate from Delaware. Must: • Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. • Provide proof of acceptance into an accredited university/

college for fall 2020 semester. • Submit an essay (minimum 500 words) on one of the following

topics: Why should you be selected to receive a TTCAD scholarship? How have you contributed to the Caribbean community or how do you plan to do so?

• Submit one letter of recommendation showing character and eligibility.

• Attend one or more interviews with TTCAD scholarship committee.

• Attend TTCAD award ceremony (dinner/dance) the last Saturday in September.

• Children of TTCAD executive committee members are not eligible for this scholarship.

Award: Up to $2,000Contact: Application available at www.ttcad.info/scholarship TTCAD Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 5685 Newark, DE 19714 Submit application and documentation to the above address or email: [email protected]

William Carl Scholarship Fund Deadline: May 15, 2020Eligibility: Sponsored by the Newark Day Nursery & Children’s Center (NDNCC), this scholarship provides tuition, room and board, or textbook assistance to graduating high school seniors who attended NDNCC (full-day, before/after school, or camp). Applicants must have been accepted into an accredited associate

Contact: Application available at www.buffalosoldiersmcde.com Ellene B. Walker Buffalo Soldiers MC of Delaware P.O. Box 1914 Dover, DE 19903 302-492-8443 [email protected]

Dr. John L. Buzzi Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 31, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted at an accredited community college, college or university for upcoming fall semester in Delaware, New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania; and must have an interest in water resources issues. Applicants must be high school seniors, residing within the Delaware River Basin watershed. Immediate family members of WRA’s board of directors are not eligible for the scholarship award.Award: $1,000 nonrenewableContact: Application available at www.wradrb.org

Stephanie Callaway Memorial Scholarship, Sussex County Paramedic AssociationDeadline: February 28, 2020Eligibility: Residents of Sussex County or graduates of a Sussex County high school. Must: • Graduate from high school in 2020 • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. • Enroll in an Emergency Medical Services program. • Submit two letters of recommendation from non-family

members. • Write a 250-word essay that answers: Why you are applying for

financial assistance? Why are you interested in an Emergency Medical Services career? What are your career goals?

Award: $500Contact: Scholarship Committee Sussex County Paramedic Association 32457 Wingate Road Frankford, DE 19945 Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating Cape Henlopen High School seniors enrolling in an accredited college or trade school. Must demonstrate a good work ethic and school citizenship.Essay: See school counselor for essay subject.Award: Two $1,000 scholarships, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947


Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformatio: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Cape Henlopen High School enrolled in an accredited institution. Must demonstrate financial need and involvement in school and community activities.Award: $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Coastal-Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) Deadline: Spring 2020Eligibility: Open to female seniors graduating during spring 2020 who plan to attend a college or university in fall 2020. Must attend one of six public high schools in the coastal Georgetown area: Indian River, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech, Cape Henlopen, Milford or Sussex Academy. Application package must include: • Current transcript. • Essay of up to 400 words, double spaced, that answers the

questions: What personal experience has had a profound effect on who you are today? How does this experience impact your goals for college?

• List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service and work experience.

• Letter of recommendation from someone other than a school counselor or family member.

Award: $2,500 (four awards)Contact: Linda Thetford Scholarship Program Chair AAUW Coastal-Georgetown Branch [email protected] 571-215-0470

Coca-Cola Scholars ProgramDeadline: October 31, 2019Eligibility: Applicants must be current high school (or homeschooled) seniors attending U.S. school and planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Applicants may not be:

or bachelor’s degree program.Award: VariesContact: Jane Bowen, Executive Director 921 Barksdale Road Newark, DE 19711 302-731-4925 [email protected]

Carson Scholars FundDeadline: December (for school nomination)Eligibility: Public- or private-school students in grades four through 11. Each school receives one application to nominate the “best and the brightest” student in the school who has at least a 3.75 GPA and is actively involved in community service activities. U.S citizenship preferred.Award: $1,000, more than 500 awards made annually.Contact: Additional information available at www.carsonscholars.orgInformation: School counselor or Lacey Richards, Scholarship Director Carson Scholars Fund 305 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 310, Towson, MD 21204 410-828-1005 [email protected]

Children of Warriors, National President’s ScholarshipDeadline: March 1, 2020Eligibility: Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. • April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918 (WWI) • December 7, 1941, through December 31, 1946 (WWII) • June 25, 1950, through January 31, 1955 (Korea) • February 28, 1961, through May 7, 1975 (Vietnam) • August 24, 1982, through July 31, 1984 (Grenada and

Lebanon) • December 20, 1989, through January 31, 1990 (Panama) • August 2, 1990, to the date of cessation of hostilities (Persian

Gulf to present)Award: $3,500 to $2,500Contact: Application must be requested by email to [email protected]. Include high school name when requesting an application. Tina Washington, Secretary/Executive Director American Legion Auxiliary Department of Delaware 302-329-9090 [email protected]

Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of the National Academy of Finance program at any participating Delaware high school. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Award: $1,000 granted to three students at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation scholarship committee.


• Apply to an accredited junior/community college, college or university for upcoming fall semester.

• Major in an environmental field of study. • Maintain a 3.0 GPA.Award: $1,500 nonrenewableContact: Application available after October 15, 2019, at www.christinaconservancy.org Christina Conservancy C/O Cooch Scholarship Committee Chairperson 1201 Orange St., Suite 640 Wilmington, DE 19801 [email protected]

Chris Cordrey Student Athletic ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating Sussex Central High School senior lettered in at least one sport. Must show financial need, academic achievement and community service.Award: $1,000 at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

James L. Davis ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be graduating senior of Milford High School who demonstrates financial need, academic achievement, community service and school activities.Award: $750, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame Inc.Deadline: March 7, 2020Eligibility: Students must have a 2.50 GPA, include three letters of recommendation and a biographical sketch. Students must have participated in a varsity sports program for at least two years.Award: $1,000, two scholarships per county to graduating seniors.Contact: Applications available at www.daashof.org/scholarship.html Ned Brown Jr., Scholarship Chair 548 Sandy Hill Trail Camden, DE 19934 [email protected]

• Children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, company divisions or subsidiaries.

• International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools).

• High school graduates. • Temporary residents.Award: $20,000 scholarshipsContact: Application available at www.coca-colascholars.org/applicants Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship ProgramDeadline: January 29, 2020Eligibility: Recognizes students who are involved in their schools and serve as catalysts for positive change and models for their fellow students. Awards are not need-based. Students must be nominated by their principal or school counselor and: • Be a full-time high school senior in a community served by

Comcast. • Demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and

display leadership abilities in school activities or through work experience.

• Have a GPA of 2.8 or higher.Award: $1,000Contact: Information available at the website: programs.applyists.com/ comcast. All nominations must be made exclusively by the principal or school counselor. Principals and homeschool instructors may email [email protected] to verify school eligibility status and to request program materials.

Committee of 100 Academic Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 17, 2020Eligibility: High school senior living in New Castle County and accepted for admission to an accredited college or university. Must: • Declare an intention of majoring in business, economics or related fields. • Demonstrate academic excellence and well-rounded

involvement in extracurricular and community activities. • Submit application electronically or by mail.Award: $3,000Contact: Application available at www.thecommitteeof100.com Lanor Ryder Office Manager The Committee of 100 1313 N. Market St., Suite 130F Wilmington, DE 19801 302-654-6115 [email protected]

Edward W. Cooch Jr. Environmental ScholarshipDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: Students must show an interest in water resources and the environment through participation in river cleanups, membership in eco-club, enrollment in environmental classes, etc. Must: • Live in Delaware and be a senior at a Delaware high school or a

returning veteran of the U.S. armed services.


Award: $1,000, nonrenewableContact: Susan Polikoff, Executive Director 651 Valley Road Box 1578 Hockessin, DE 19707 302-388-9728 [email protected] www.dediabetescoalition.org

Delaware/DuPont FFA ScholarshipDeadline: Application period opens November 2019Eligibility: A college-bound Delaware Future Farmers of America member pursuing a four-year degree in agriculture education or ag sciences, and who has a record of public service and academic excellence, as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.5. Preference will be given to those with local or state leadership experience.Award: $1,000, nonrenewableContact: Information available at www.ffa.org National FFA P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 317-802-6099 [email protected]

Delaware Engineering Society (DES) National Society of Professional EngineersDeadline: December 31, 2019Eligibility: Open to all Delaware high school seniors who will enroll in an ABET-accredited college engineering program (in-state or out-of- state) in fall 2020. Other requirements may apply.Award: DES Joe J. Welker Jr. Memorial Scholarship: $4,000 one-timeContact: Application available at www.desonline.us Brett Marshall, Chairperson DES Scholarship Committees Delaware Engineering Society 121 Continental Drive, Suite 207 Newark, DE 19713 302-351-5246 [email protected]

Delaware Equine Council Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident alien and a Delaware resident or Delaware Equine Council member. Must: • Be enrolled in a Delaware university agriculture program or an

equine studies program at a U.S. university or a veterinary or vet tech program in the United States and have completed, or are about to complete, one full semester in good standing.

• Submit a 400-word essay: “How I plan to use this course of study to further the equine or agricultural industry.”

• Complete an application and include a transcript of a minimum of one full semester’s grades from an accredited university.

Award: $1,500 scholarship. Winners will be notified February 2020.Contact: Application available at www.delawareequinecouncil.org and can be postal mailed or emailed to:

Delaware Association of Athletic Directors (DAAD)Deadline: January 16, 2020Eligibility: Applicant must be a senior in high school and must: • Have achieved at least two of the following: (a) minimum of

B+ average; (b) ranked in the top 25 percent of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1500 (verbal, math and writing).

• Have participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport.

• Have earned at least one varsity letter in two sports. • Complete scholar/essay application. • Submit a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic

administrator/director. School athletic administrator/director must be an NIAAA member and a member of their respective state athletic administrators association.

• Ask principal or athletic administrator/director to sign the application to ensure that the academic information is accurate.

Award: Two $500 scholarships (one male and one female winner statewide). The two Delaware winners move to the next level for a potential regional award of $1,500.Contact: Application available from high school athletic director or at www. daadsports.com

Delaware Association of Educational Office ProfessionalsDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of a Delaware public or private high school planning to enter a business program at an accredited college for at least two years. Must be U.S. citizen.Award: Three awards of $1,000 (one per county)Contact: Application available at www.daeop.net/home/scholarships

Delaware Association of School Administrators Essay Contest for Prospective EducatorsDeadline: March 31, 2020Eligibility: Senior planning to major in education. Must submit essay of 300 to 500 words. Student’s high school must have an administrator who is a DASA member.Awards: Paul Carlson Scholarship: $1,000; William B. Keene Scholarship: $1,000Contact: Application available at www.edasa.org.Informtation: Delaware Association of School Administrators 9 E. Loockerman St., Suite 2B Dover, DE 19901 302-674-0630 www.edasa.org

Delaware Diabetes Coalition Inc. Deadline: May 1, 2020Eligibility: Delaware resident and high school senior with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, pursuing further education in an accredited higher education program. Must: • Maintain 2.5 GPA or better. • Write 500-word essay: “How diabetes has impacted my life

choices.” • Submit two letters of support, not from family members. Winner is required to attend the annual Delaware Diabetes Wellness EXPO, held the second Tuesday in November, to share his or her story.


Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA)Deadline: February 13, 2020Eligibility: Graduating seniors who lettered in basketball during their final year of high school. An application and essay are required.Award: Four scholarships of $500, two awarded to men and two awarded to women.Contact: Application available from head high school varsity basketball coach or at www.dibca.weebly.com Email Michael Wagner, DIBCA Scholarship chair at loyolawags@ gmail.com

Delaware Library Association ScholarshipsState professional association recruitment programsDLA awards two scholarships to assist students enrolled in an ALA accredited master’s degree program or a library certification program. These scholarships are named for librarians who made lasting contributions to librarianship in Delaware: Grace Estelle Wheeless and Helen H. Bennett. Information about these awards and other scholarship opportunities is available online on the DLA website, dla.lib.de.us/scholarships

Delaware Lions Foundation Inc. James A. McCarty Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors living in Delaware and attending a Delaware public high school. Must demonstrate exceptional involvement in community service and good leadership skills. Must also have high scholastic achievement and demonstrate financial need. Completed application, transcripts, college acceptance letter(s), FAFSA (if available), essay and two letters of recommendation are required.Award: $1,000 scholarship to be paid to the college of recipient’s choice.Contact: Application available at www.delawarelionsfoundation.org Delaware Open Cross Country Championship ScholarshipDeadline: 4:30 p.m. November 6, 2019Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by their cross country coach. Each high school that is a member of the New Castle County Cross Country and Track Coaches Association (N5CTA) may nominate one male and one female student. Nominees must be: • High school seniors who are Delaware residents attending a

N5CTA- member school in Delaware. • Students who have participated in high school cross country

program(s) during junior and senior years. • Students with a minimum cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.5 in high school core curriculum, and planning to enroll full time in a two- or four-year program of study at a regionally accredited college. Based 50 percent on financial need, 25 percent on academic achievement and 25 percent on participation in cross country programs. In the event of two equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to students who are All State selection, All County selection, and/ or All Catholic selection. Award: $2,000 each for one male and one female student for first year of college.Contact: James Walsh, [email protected]

Stan Vonasek, President Delaware Equine Council Foundation P.O. Box 114 Harrington, DE 19952 302-684-3966 [email protected]

Delaware Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador ScholarshipDeadline: June 28, 2020 Eligibility: Must be a member or the child of a Delaware Farm Bureau member, and: • Have an active membership for more than one year with dues

paid. • Be a high school junior or senior at the time of application. • Type application and prepare to give oral presentation the day

of judging. • Submit a head and shoulders portrait of themselves.Award: $1,000Contact: Janice Cartanza, Member Benefits Coordinator Delaware Farm Bureau 3457 S. DuPont Hwy. Camden, DE 19934 800-273-0012 [email protected] www.defb.org

Delaware Federation of Garden ClubsDeadline: February 1, 2020Eligibility: Must be a junior, senior or graduate student enrolled full time in a college. College sophomores may apply for their junior year. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale). Must be planning a career in agriculture education, horticulture, floriculture, environmental concerns, wildlife science, habitat of forest/systems ecology, land management or related subjects.Award: $2,000 scholarship. Delaware winner eligible for National Garden Club scholarship of $4,000.Contact: Information available at www.delawaregardenclubs.org or 302- 645-7677.

Delaware Forestry Association ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: The applicant must major in forestry and be enrolled full time in a two- or four-year accredited school program. All applicants must show financial need and academic merit; be in the upper 25 percent of their high school class; and maintain at least a 2.75 GPA in college. Must submit a short essay describing their goals and why they deserve this award. The scholarship committee may request a personal interview.Award: $1,000Contact: Application available at delawareforest.com/scholarship or contact Delaware Forestry Association c/o Sam Topper Delaware Forest Service Redden State Forest 18074 Redden Forest Drive Georgetown, DE 19947


Delaware School Counselor Association ScholarshipDeadline: March 20, 2020Eligibility: The applicant must be a Delaware resident attending a Delaware high school, who will be matriculating into a two- or four-year college/university in the upcoming school year. Application includes an essay, resume of school and community extracurricular activities, high school transcript and test scores, and a letter of recommendation from his or her school counselor. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Sponsored by the Delaware School Counselor Association.Award: Three $500 scholarships to applicant from each county.Contact: Application available at www.mydsca.org Delaware Solid Waste Authority John P. “Pat” Healy ScholarshipDeadline: March 2, 2020Eligibility: High school seniors and full-time college students in their freshman or sophomore years majoring in environmental engineering or environmental sciences at a Delaware college. Based on financial need, academic performance, community or school involvement and leadership ability. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew.Award: $2,500 for first-place recipient; $1,500 for second-place recipient.Contact: Pam Williamson, [email protected]

Delaware State Education Association, Christopher K. Smith Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: Public high school senior who plans to pursue a four-year degree leading to Delaware teacher certification. Based on academic achievement, leadership and character.Award: $4,000 (to be dispersed in $1,000 increments over four years)Contact: Application available at www.dsea.org/content/dsea-scholarships Sandy Dearman, Executive Assistant 136 E. Water St. Dover, DE 19901 866-734-5834 302-734-5834 [email protected]

Delaware State Education Association, Howard Weinberg ScholarshipDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: High school students and Delaware State Education Association members pursuing a four-year college degree in any major. Based on academic achievement, leadership and character.Award: $4,000 (to be dispersed in $1,000 increments over four years).Contact: Application available at www.dsea.org/content/dsea-scholarships Sandy Dearman, Executive Assistant 136 E. Water St. Dover, DE 19901 866-734-5834 302-734-5834 [email protected]

Delaware PTA ScholarshipsDeadline: March 31, 2020 (postmarked).Eligibility: Students must attend a school with an active PTA or PTSA in good standing or be a Delaware PTA VIP member. Delaware PTA offers three scholarships to graduating Delaware high school students matriculating into a two- or four-year college/university. Debbie King Scholarship: Applicant must be accepted into a two- or four-year college/university and pursue a degree in early childhood education. Betty Lewis: Applicant must be accepted into a two- or four-year college/university and pursue a degree in education. Delaware VIP Scholarship: Applicant must be accepted into a two- or four-year college/university- all majors eligible. Other requirements: • Reside in Delaware and graduate from a Delaware public high

school. • Preference will be given to a student entering a Delaware

college or university in September after the date of application for the scholarship.

• Maintain an average of 2.5 or better. • Provide evidence of financial need and academic achievement.Contact: Application available at www.delawarepta.org

Delaware School Nutrition Association ScholarshipDeadline: Postmarked by April 15, 2020Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior. The scholarship award is contingent upon successful graduation. Applicant must pursue a college degree in a food- and nutrition-related program at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Applicant must complete a DSNA scholarship application packet that includes: • Completed scholarship application that includes student and building administrator signatures. • A list of school and community activities in which applicant participated. • Self-completed essay containing 500 words or less. Essay must

be typewritten and double-spaced. Topic: “How do you intend to use your college degree in food and nutrition to have a positive impact on community wellness by promoting healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyles?”

• A copy of the acceptance letter, including major, from the accredited college/university in which applicant will be enrolled in the Fall 2020 term. One letter of recommendation from an academic source.

Award: $1,000, one winner for each countyContact: Mail all scholarship materials to: Jillian Price, RD Operations Specialist II, Child Nutrition Services Eden Support Services Center 925 Bear-Corbitt Road Bear, DE 19701 Office: 302-454-2400 x43204 Fax: 302-452-1341 [email protected]



Delmarva Antique Bottle Club & Ellendale Fire Department: Ferd Meyer Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: May 4, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from a Sussex County public high school. Candidate selection will be based on academics, extracurricular activities and GPA (2.9 or better). Financial need may be considered but is not the only deciding factor.Award: $500 to $1,000 scholarships to two high school seniors.Contact: Mary Beaman, Scholarship Chairperson DABC Delmarva Antique Bottle Club Inc. 28947 Lewes-Georgetown Hwy. Lewes, DE 19958 302-684-5055 [email protected]

Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. College Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 3, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be: • Residents of the Delmarva Peninsula: Delaware, Maryland’s

nine Eastern Shore counties, and two Virginia Eastern Shore counties.

• High school seniors accepted to college and undergraduates enrolled in any accredited, degree-granting institution may apply.

• Must be a student in good standing and pursuing a career path leading to employment in Delmarva’s chicken business.

• Graduate students at any accredited, degree-granting institution who are engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva’s chicken industry may also apply.

• Do not have to be a member to apply, there is no preference to members.

Award: $1,500 or more. Award recipients may reapply.Contact: 16686 County Seat Hwy. Georgetown, DE 19947 302-856-9037 302-856-9799 (fax) [email protected] www.dpichicken.org

Del-One ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Delaware high school student who is a Del-One Federal Credit Union member. Must: • Be a child or grandchild of a Del-One member (Del-One

employees, volunteers and immediate families are not eligible). • Begin an accredited college program no later than the fall of the

current year and be a prospective college freshman at time of application.

• Be a student in good standing and demonstrate community involvement.

Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, graduating in upcoming spring and exhibit strong academic record, leadership achievement and financial need.Award: $1,000Contact: Application available by email or at www.gfwcdelaware.com (after Nov. 10). Kay Heinold P.O. Box 237 Townsend, DE 19734 302-598-3064 [email protected]

Delaware State Golf Association Deadline: May 1, 2020Eligibility: Active golfer or association with golfAward: OpenContact: Information available at www.dsga.org/junior-golf/scholarship-fund Delaware State Golf Association Scholarship Fund Inc. 20 W. Buckingham Drive Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Delaware Works Career Development Scholarship Deadline: March 27, 2020Eligibility: Students must be admitted to or seeking admission to a post- secondary intuition or job training program (registration must be attached). Application must include: • Typed or handwritten application in easy-to-read print. • Letters of recommendation (not to include family member). • Written summary of current employment/education status with a

statement of future career intentions.Awards: Up to $1,000Contact: Application is available at wib.delawareworks.com All application materials must be mailed to: Delaware Workforce Development Board c/o Wanda Holifield 4425 N. Market St. Wilmington DE, 19802 302- 761-8160 [email protected]

Delaware Youth Leadership ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be student leader in the Jefferson Awards YSI Program, Delaware Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) program, Delaware Youth Leadership Network (DYLN), HOSA-Future Health Professionals (or other leadership organization) at high school during freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year. The college-bound graduating senior from Delaware must exhibit exemplary attributes in scholastics, leadership and service.Award: $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation scholarship committee.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator


302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

DoSomething.orgDeadline: Check website for updated contest information.Eligibly: Do Something Scholarships recognize and reward teens who are social action leaders in their communities. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents age 25 or younger. New scholarships are added during the year, each with different criteria and deadlines.Award: VariesContact: Information available at www.dosomething.org

Dover Century Club ScholarshipsDeadline: March 2020. See school counselor for more information.Eligibility: A Dover High School or St. Thomas More student graduating in spring 2020. Applicants must be of outstanding character, have an excellent academic record and have demonstrated community service.Award: $1,000 award to a student in any field of study.Contact: Application available from the school counselor office at Dover High School or St. Thomas More.

Dronethusiast Women in Science UAV ScholarshipDeadline: December 1, 2019Eligibility: Student must be enrolled as a high school or college student anywhere in the world. This is not a U.S.-only scholarship. Email essay with one letter of recommendation. All students of all majors can apply. Must demonstrate need for financial assistance.Award: $500Contact: Application available at www.dronethusiast.com/drone-scholarship

Education and Training Voucher (ETV)Deadline: June 15, 2020Eligibility: Youth ages 18 to 21 who were in foster care until age 18, and youth who exited foster care to guardianship or adoption after their 16th birthday, are eligible. Must have applied to, have been accepted by, or attending an institution of higher learning or trade school. All applicants must have completed a FAFSA and provide documentation of all other grants, scholarships and awards before an award determination will be made.Award: Assistance toward tuition and other school-related expenses.Contact: kids.delaware.gov/fs/independent-living.shtml for application and forms. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families Division of Family Services 1825 Faulkland Road Wilmington DE 19805-1195 302-633-2638

• Submit a one- to two-page (maximum) essay on the topic: “How this scholarship will assist in reaching your educational goals and how the credit union has helped you or your family.”

Award: $2,500 (two awards)Contact: Amy Resh Del-One 270 Beiser Blvd. Dover, DE 19904 [email protected] www.del-one.org

DIAA / Harry Roberts Senior Scholar – Athlete Awards Deadline: April 17, 2020Eligibility: Nominee must be a 12th-grade student enrolled at a Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association member school. Must: • Have least two varsity letters in each of two sports regulated by

DIAA during grades nine through 12. • Maintain a cumulative (grades nine through 12) GPA of at least

3.5 at the end of the third quarter or second trimester of their 12th-grade year.

• Submit a typed essay of not more than 500 words describing how participation in interscholastic athletics has enhanced his/her educational experience. Must submit evidence of leadership position(s) and/or community service or charitable work in school-sponsored or community activities.

Each DIAA member school may nominate one female and one male candidate for these awards. All nominations must be made through the school athletic director.Award: Three awards each for females and males: $2,000, $1,500 and $1,000Contact: Tina Bates DIAA 35 Commerce Way, Suite 1 Dover, DE 19904 302-857-3365 302-739-1769 (fax) [email protected]

Chester T. Dickerson Sr. Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduate of a public high school, vocational or technical school or other form of public ninth- through 12th-grade education, and homeschooled students. Must pursue advanced education leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Preference given to: • Students from an agricultural background. • Students raised and living in the present boundaries of the

Milford school district. • Students from the Cedar Creek Hundred area receive

preference.Award: One-time $1,000 award. Final award determined by Milford High School’s scholarship committee.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected]


supplies, as well as room and board if the student is living in on-campus housing. The award can only be used toward the expenses of the academic year for which it was intended and not for prior student debts. If the student is a second-year student of a two-year program, the award is only for one year.Contact: Direct questions to Lynn Evans, State Scholarship Chairperson. [email protected] or 410-598-1225 cell (call or text). Ellendale Ruritan Scholarship AwardDeadline: March 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students who live within a five-mile radius of Ellendale. Details: • Have been accepted to or are enrolled in any post-secondary

school. • Show financial need and academic merit. • Be in the upper 25 percent of their high school class. • Maintain at least a 2.75 GPA in college. • Submit a short essay describing their goals and reasons they

deserve this award. • Scholarship committee may request personal interview of

applicants. • Successful applicants will be notified May 1.Award: Two $600 scholarships, renewable for up to four years. May be applied to tuition or room and board. May also be used to purchase books.Contact: John Herbert 20587 Milton-Ellendale Hwy. Ellendale, DE 19941 302-684-8820

Emergency Dentist USA ScholarshipDeadline: June 1, 2020Eligibility: Must create educational video.Award: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second placeContact: Application and details available at www.emergencydentistsusa.com/dental-scholarship

Ennes Educational Foundation Trust Youth ScholarshipDeadline: July 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors who aspire to a career in the technical aspects of broadcasting. Scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board or textbook costs at post-secondary educational institutions or for technical training programs approved by the scholarship committee.Award: $1,000 to $1,500Contact: Application available at www.sbe.org Debbie Hennessey Society of Broadcast Engineers 9102 N. Meridian St., Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-846-9000 317-846-9120 (fax) [email protected] www.sbe.org

Don and Nancy Edwards ScholarshipDeadline: October 31, 2019Eligibility: High school junior recommended through the Upward Bound program at the University of Delaware or Delaware Technical Community College. Must: • Show academic ability. • Demonstrate financial need. • Pursue a four-year college degree.Award: Up to $5,000 per year after other scholarships and funding are applied to the student’s account at the discretion of the Edwards Scholarship Committee.Contact: Upward Bound program counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] Delaware Community Foundation P. O. Box 1636 Wilmington, DE 19899 302-571-8004 www.delcf.org

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student CompetitionDeadline: November 5, 2019Eligibility: Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. Details: • Open to any high school senior. • College students are not eligible. • Applicants must be U.S. citizens the date their applications are

signed. Permanent legal resident status does not qualify. • Male and female students compete separately. • Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and

financial need. • Must pursue a four-year degree and enroll full time at an

accredited U.S. college or university.Awards: Varies, $4,000 to $50,000Contact: Information available at www.elks.org, school counselor or local Elks Lodge. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation Office.

The Elks Skilled Trades ScholarshipDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: The Elks Skilled Trades Scholarship is available to Maryland, Delaware, and District of Columbia residents who are planning to pursue vocational/technical training in an accredited post-secondary school. Must be: • Citizens of the United States. • High school graduates between 2016 and 2020 • Program being pursued must be one that will culminate in a

certificate, diploma, or associate degree, but not a bachelor’s degree. Two-year transfer programs that will eventually culminate in a four-year degree are not eligible.

Award: The scholarship winners will receive their award for two years. One male and one female will receive $2,000 per year for two years. Four other males and four females will receive $1,000 per year for two years. The monies are sent directly to the school of enrollment and can be used for tuition, fees, books and


36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

First State Manufactured Housing Association ScholarshipDeadline: Postmarked to FSMHA by March 4, 2020 Eligibility: Delaware residents who are graduating seniors, GED recipients,

or students currently enrolled in college, technical schools or trade schools. Must have been a resident of a manufactured home for at least one year before the application. Selection is based on the essay response, scholastic grades, community involvement, honors recommendations, and personal goals. May be used for any type of accredited two- or four-year degree program, or for any accredited training, licensing or certification program. Full- or part-time registration in an accredited program is acceptable.

Award: Four $2,500Contact: Apply at www.firststatemha.org/industry/scholarship.html

Fresh Start Scholarship FoundationDeadline: May 15, 2020Eligibility: Candidates must be female U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must: • Be a resident of Delaware or employed in Delaware for at least

the past 12 months. • Be at least 20 years old and have a high school diploma or

G.E.D. • Have had at least a two-year break in education after

completing high school or during college studies. • Be admitted to an accredited Delaware college in a two- or four-

year degree program as an undergraduate. (Students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.)

• Be recommended by a social service/government agency or college representative.

• Have at least a C average if currently enrolled in college. • Certify financial need. • Submit a completed application including a personal statement.Award: Varies, scholarship funds will be paid to the college before the beginning of each semester. Contact: Application available at www.freshstartscholarship.org

Foundation for Blended and Online Learning (FBOL) Deadline: December 2019 through February 2020Eligibility: Applicants must have taken a minimum of five blended or online courses to qualify.Award: $10,000 for up to 10 students matriculating to four-year colleges; $5,000 for up to 20 students planning to attend a two-year college or vocational program.Contact: Information about the application process: www.blendedandonlinelearning.org/scholarship-program. The Foundation for Blended and Online Learning 4833 Front St., Unit B #3 Castle Rock, CO 80104 720-799-7680 www.blendedandonlinelearning.org

Ethel Cuff Black Book AwardDeadline: Check websiteEligibility: Students who attend a public, private or parochial high school and who reside within the service areas of the Middletown (DE) Alumnae Chapter: Middletown, Odessa, Townsend, and Delaware City. Applicants should have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.Award: $500 award for books and materialsContact: Applications available beginning January 1 at www.middletowndedst.org or from any high school in the

Appoquinimink School District. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Middletown (DE) Alumnae Chapter Attention: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 609 Odessa, DE 19730-9998

FCA Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Delaware resident with a current GPA of 2.75 attending or planning to attend an accredited college, university, community college or technical school. Must be pursuing a degree or certificate in a field of study related to design, engineering, manufacturing, sales and service, or marketing and managing of automotive products.Award: Award is at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Feeding Tomorrow, the Foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists, Freshman ScholarshipsDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarships are also available for college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.Award: $1,000 (four awards)Contact: www.ift.org

Fred Fifer III Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduate and resident of Caesar Rodney School District.Award: Type and amount at the discretion of the Delaware Community

Foundation board of directors and the Fifer Scholarship advisory committee.

Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation


GE-Reagan Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: January 4, 2020Eligibility: National program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of President Ronald Reagan. Eligibility requirements are subject to change when the application opens in mid-October each year. Must: • Demonstrate attributes of leadership, drive, integrity and

citizenship. • Show strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA). • Be U.S. citizens. • Be high school seniors attending high school in the United

States, or any of the U.S. territories. • Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study

toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2019-2020 academic year.

Award: $10,000 renewable scholarships, up to $40,000 per studentContact: www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

George E. Gordy/Family Educational Trust ScholarshipDeadline: February 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be a graduate of a Sussex County high school. May be past graduates who are currently enrolled in college. Available for two- year and four-year educational programs. Must attend college full time.Award: Maximum of $3,000 per year, renewable with applicationContact: Wilmington Trust Co. Deanne M. Welsh Wealth Advisory Services 22205 DuPont Blvd. Georgetown, DE 19947

Dr. C. Edward Graybeal ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be graduating senior of Milford High School. • Pursuing full time a two- or four-year degree at an accredited

college or university. • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 at graduation. • Financial need. • Consideration given to students with community service, good

character, and personal recommendations from Milford High School officials.

Award: $5,000 annually per student, renewable for up to four years with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or greater, at the discretion of the DCF and

Joe Foss Institute Scholarship Essay and Video ContestsDeadline: Various, see website for detailsEligibility: Guidelines for each contest are listed online, and: • High school students (grades nine through 12) are invited to

submit an essay or a video based on a selected theme. • A scholarship is awarded to the student whose essay or video

best meets the competition’s criteria. • Three essay scholarships are offered each year with deadlines

usually around March/April, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

Award: Essay: $5,000; Video: $10,000.Contact: Application available at joefossinstitute.org

Garbutt Family ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Milford High School who can demonstrate financial need. Must be pursuing a four-year degree at an accredited college or university.Award: Varies; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Generation III ScholarshipsDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Delaware resident planning to attend University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Goldey-Beacom College, Wesley College, Delaware Technical Community College or Lincoln University. Must pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in a business or construction field. Student may not be an employee of EDiS Company or a relative of an employee of EDiS Company.Award: $1,000, renewable for up to four years with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or greater, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947


Amanda Haxton Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: December 1, 2019Eligibility: High school graduate and Delaware Shore field hockey participant who plans to attend a four-year college or university or a medical training facility or program.Award: VariesContact: Application available at www.delawareshorefh.org [email protected]

The William H. Heald ScholarshipsDeadline: Application must be requested by email by January 1, 2020, and submitted by January 31, 2020.Eligibility: Applicant must be a resident of New Castle County entering University of Delaware as a freshman. The committee considers such factors as willingness of the applicant to live on campus and participate in all aspects of college life; recommendations of people who know the applicant well; secondary school academic record; extracurricular activities; and financial need.Award: $2,500 per year; renewable for four yearsContact: William M. Lafferty, Esquire The William H. Heald Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1347 Wilmington, DE 19899-1347 302-351-9341 [email protected]

Hearn ScholarshipDeadline: Application period opens February 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students who live within the boundaries of the Milford school district. Must demonstrate academic achievement, rank within the top 10 percent of their class and score well on the College Boards. Renewal is dependent upon submission of an annual application with official transcript from college or university.Awards: Vary at the discretion of the selection committeeContact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

George H. Henry AwardDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from Cape Henlopen High School or Dover High School pursuing a career in education or teaching in the Delaware public school system.Award: One-time award of $500 awarded annually in each of the Capital and Cape Henlopen school districts, at the discretion of the school scholarship committee.Contact: Cape Henlopen or Dover High School counselor office.

Lee Hirsch ScholarshipDeadline: March 2020; see school counselor for more information.Eligibility: Graduating senior at Milford High School who can demonstrate financial need.Award: One-time award to one male and one female at the discretion of the scholarship committee of Milford High School and the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.

CENDEL Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: June 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduate of the Polytech Adult Education program in Dover and current student of an accredited institution of higher learning.Award: Varies; one-time award; at the discretion of the school scholarship committee.Contact: Polytech school counselor.

Antoinette A. Hampton ScholarshipDeadline: April 3, 2020Eligibility: High school seniors from Kent County. Must: • Rank in the top 20 percent of his/her high school graduating

class. • Attend one of the historically black colleges or universities

(HBCUs) in fall 2020 • One scholarship of $500 per year at the end of the first

semester of college studies. Recipient(s) must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for the first semester, verifiable by an official college or university transcript.

• A brief statement (approximately 100 words) stating career goals.

Award: $500Contact: Return completed application to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Epsilon Iota Omega Chapter P.O. Box 1279 Dover, Delaware 19903 You may hand deliver the scholarship application April 3, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mix and Mingle, Solid Rock Community Outreach Center, 109 N. West S., Dover, Del.

Harvard Business Services Student Entrepreneur ScholarshipDeadline: February 14, 2020Eligibility: Students must: • Be actively enrolled in a full-time undergraduate business or

entrepreneurship program at an accredited U.S. college or university as of Sept. 1, 2020

• Be 18 years or older by Sept. 1, 2020 • Write a brief essay (500 to 1,000 words) describing your

planned or existing business. Include a description of the business and the inspiration behind it, why you believe it will succeed and/or expand, and how your college education is directly contributing to your ability to succeed.

Award: $1,000; winner notified July 24, 2020 (approximate)Contact: Details available at www.delawareinc.com/scholarship


• Enroll full time no later than the fall semester immediately after high school graduation.

• Complete the FAFSA annually by March 15, apply for all appropriate forms of financial aid for which you are eligible and accept all such financial assistance offered or awarded, except for loans.

• Maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each year to remain eligible for the scholarship

• Complete 10 hours of community service, as defined by the institution, each semester at DSU.

Award: Provides tuition assistance, at least $3,900 a year. Other financial aid received is deducted from total tuition costs. Does not cover books, fees or other related expenses. Recipients must qualify annually.Contact: High school counselor or Delaware State University Financial Aid Office 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 302-857-6250 [email protected] www.desu.edu/inspire

ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Children and spouses of local and state government employees who have died in the line of duty. Must attend or plan to attend school full time at an accredited two-year community college, four-year accredited university or vocational school. Study can be at the undergraduate, graduate or technical level.Award: Individuals may reapply for the scholarship, to a maximum of $10,000 over their academic career.Contact: Application available at www.icmarc.org/prebuilt/micro/vantagescholar.

Intel International Science and Engineering FairDeadline: Varies, check with scholarship administratorEligibility: Students in grades nine through 12 compete at an Intel-affiliated regional or state fair. Winners participate at the Intel ISEF. Individual and team projects are eligible.Award: $500 to $3,000 awarded in 22 categories. Top winner receives $75,000 and next two top winners receive $50,000.Contact: Rules and guidelines available at www.societyforscience.orgQuestions: [email protected]

Janosik Family Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from an Eastern Shore high school (Sussex or Kent counties in Delaware; Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset or Dorchester counties in Maryland). Recommended by a school counselor or teacher based on citizenship, work ethic and community service.Essay: 250-word essay on the topic: Lessons learned from reading “Back to the Basics” by Johnny Janosik or “Gifted Hands” by Dr. Ben

Contact: Milford High School counselor office.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) General College Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 19, 2020Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students. Must: • Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid

permanent resident card. • Be pursuing or plan to pursue the applicant’s first undergraduate

or graduate degree. • Apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA. • Enroll or plan to enroll full time as an undergraduate or graduate

student at a U.S.-accredited institution in the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam.

• Each scholarship program has requirements, in addition to those listed.

Award: Range from $1,000 to $15,000. The average award is $2,500 for students attending four-year institutions and $1,250 for students attending two-year institutions.Contact: Application available at www.hsf.net

Mark B. Holzman ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be a Delaware resident. Scholarship recipient must have graduated from an accredited undergraduate college or university and been accepted at an accredited graduate school program in the United States for an advanced degree in medicine, dentistry, law or the ministry.Award: Varies; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors. Students may reapply each year.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: Contact school counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Inspire ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020. Must meet Delaware State University’s deadlines to submit application for admission, complete the FAFSA and submit other required forms.Eligibility: Provides tuition assistance for eligible students enrolling full time in a degree program at DSU. Applicants must: • Graduate from a Delaware high school or from a home school

that meets the public and nonpublic standards for high school graduates.

• Meet DSU’s Delaware residency requirements. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or 80

percent on a 100 percent scale as indicated on official high school transcript.

• Satisfy the admission standards of DSU. • Not have been convicted of a felony.


• All students must have a nominating teacher to provide them with support and advice during the writing of their essay.

• Essay must describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national or international level.

Contest requirements and samples of previous winning essays are available online.Award: First place: $10,000 – a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan, as well as an invitation to accept the award at Profile in Courage Award ceremony held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston in May. Second place: $1,000 cash award. Up to five finalists: $500 cash awardContact: Application available at www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in- Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

Johnson Orthodontics Extraordinary Smiles ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior at Cape Henlopen High School seeking further education. Applicants must: • Submit a current transcript. • Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor,

coach or employer. • Write a one-page essay describing a time they made someone

smile.Award: $500Contact: Daria Rowe, Johnson Orthodontics [email protected] Forms can be downloaded at www.rehobothorth.com

Kent County Association for Family and Community Education ScholarshipDeadline: Application must be postmarked by June 1, 2020Eligibility: Kent County student who has been accepted at University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware Technical Community College, Wesley College, or Wilmington University with the intention of majoring in human resources, agriculture or social services. Must write a letter including interests and activities, college goals and plans after college. Include a transcript and three letters of reference. Address letter to the chairman of the scholarship committee and documents by June 1, 2020. Any letters received after that date cannot be considered.Award: $300Contact: University of Delaware FCE Scholarship Committee c/o Kathleen Splane 69 Transportation Circle Dover, DE 19901

Kiwanis Club of Seaford ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior living in the Seaford school district.

Carson.Award: Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Janosik Scholarship Committee.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

J.B.L. Scholarship Trust Inc.Deadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Full-time college student younger than age 30 with GPA of at least 2.75 who demonstrates proficiency and financial need. Depending on available funding, high school seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or recent SAT of 1100 or better may also be considered. Students must be Delaware residents or attend a college/high school in Delaware.Award: Varies, usually less than $2,000. Awards are renewable throughout the recipient’s undergraduate college career. The deadline for renewal applications is a few weeks earlier and is always March 1.Contact: Andrea Luckring J.B.L. Scholarship Trust Inc. P.O. Box 4248 Wilmington, DE 19807-0248 [email protected] www.johnblynchfoundation.com

Kelly Family ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Must be graduating female student of Caesar Rodney High School, with financial need, and distinguished in academic achievement, community service and involvement in school activities.Award: $2,000 award. Renewable each year with a 3.0 G.P.A. and at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay ContestDeadline: Submissions accepted starting September 1, 2019Eligibility: U.S. high school students in grades nine through 12 attending public, private, parochial or home schools. Details: • U.S. students younger than 20 enrolled in a high school

correspondence/GED program in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.


Contact: Application available at www.tmcf.org/our-scholarships

John A. & Louise Maslin ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating seniors in Brandywine public schools, studying art, mathematics or science at an accredited institution of higher learning. Recommended by an art, mathematics or science teacher or staff member. Must write an essay on: “The Importance of Art, Science or Math in Society.”Award: Varies at discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directorsContact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

MATRA ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be a current MATRA (Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association) member or immediate family member. (Current means dues are paid in full for a consecutive two-year period). Details: • Must have completed their first year of university, college or

technical school/community college and be entering their sophomore year (or higher) full time. Part-time attendance will be considered if the student has at least nine credit hours.

• Recipient is selected based on academic achievement and community service, with a preferred interest in a future career in the special event and tent industry.

Award: $5,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the DCF Scholarship Committee. Students may reapply for this scholarship for continued support based on their GPA for up to three years.Contact: Sue Werb [email protected] 302-234-0273

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. ScholarshipsDeadline: Application process begins in the fall. Check website for details.Eligibility: Students may apply for one of four scholarships: RMHC Scholars; RMHC/Asia; RMHC/African American Future Achievers; and RMHC/HACER Scholarships. General eligibility requirements are: • Be a high school senior. • Be younger than age 21. • Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university, or

technical school with a full course of study. • Be a legal U.S. resident. • Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area (in

Delaware, Kent and New Castle counties). • Submit a complete application and all required documentation

by the deadline on the application.

Award: Varies, at the discretion of the Seaford Kiwanis Club Scholarship CommitteeContact: Any Seaford School District school counselor.

Charlesa Lowell ScholarshipDeadline: Check website Eligibility: A student studying for an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science. Some preference will be given to applicants who are working or have worked at Newark Free Library, Delaware, or lacking such an applicant, those who live in Newark.Award: At the discretion of the Delaware Library Association Scholarships, Awards & Citations Committee. Note that this scholarship availability and amount are under review and subject to change.Contact: Application available at dla.lib.de.us/scholarships/charlesa-lowell- scholarship

Kay Lutz Athletic and Academic ScholarshipDeadline: March 2020. See guidance office for details.Eligibility: Female applicants only. Applicant must have attended Newark High School at least junior and senior years, GPA 3.0 or better. Essay including career goal in sports or education.Award: $2,000Contact: Newark High School guidance office for form

Eric Marder Scholarship Program of the Immune Deficiency FoundationDeadline: Application process begins February 1, 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: Applicant must document a diagnosis of a primary immunodeficiency disease to be eligible. Awards are based on financial need, personal references and school and community involvement.Award: $500 to $1,000, renewableContact: Application available at www.ericsfund.org Immune Deficiency Foundation 40 W. Chesapeake Ave., Suite 308 Towson, MD 21204 800-296-4433

Thurgood Marshall College FundDeadline: Varies, check website for details.Eligibility: TMCF provides scholarships to eligible students attending public historically black colleges and universities and predominately black institutions. Awards are merit based. Applicants, however, must have a financial need to qualify and meet the following criteria: • Attend one of the 47 TMCF-member schools. • Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. • Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid

permanent resident card or passport stamped I551. • Apply for financial aid using the FAFSA. • Be recommended by a faculty or staff member of their current

school. • Demonstrate leadership qualities and service experience.Award: Average awards are $3,100 per student per semester, renewable


Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Traditional ScholarshipDeadline: April 20, 2020Eligibility: Applicant must reside within service area of Milford Rotary Club (includes all of Milford school district). Award based on leadership, character, citizenship and academic achievement. Eligible applicants should complete an application form and provide a transcript, letter of recommendation and essay.Award: Three awards, $2,000 each. To be announced at school’s awards night and received at a club meeting in June.Contact: Applications are available from high school counselors On-line at: www.milfordrotaryclub.com James O’Neill Foundation Coordinator P.O. Box 10 Milford, DE 19963 302-422-3207 [email protected]

Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Warnell ScholarshipDeadline: April 20, 2020Eligibility: Applicant must reside within service area of Milford Rotary Club (includes all of Milford school district). Award based on leadership, character, citizenship and academic achievement. The student must be planning a career in science or mathematics. Eligible applicants should complete an application form and provide a transcript, letter of recommendation and essay.Award: One award, $2,000. To be announced at school’s awards night and received at a club meeting in June.Contact: Applications are available from high school counselors On-line at: www.milfordrotaryclub.com James O’Neill Foundation Coordinator P.O. Box 10 Milford, DE 19963 302-422-3207 [email protected]

Milford High School Alumni ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Academically outstanding Milford High School graduating senior who exhibits leadership, initiative and involvement in school and community activities.Award: One-time scholarship of $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

• Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program.

• Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution. RMHC also welcomes volunteers and has a database to help find opportunities.

Contact: Information available at rmhc.org Local Chapter Education 215-790-4320

MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare ScholarshipDeadline: April 30, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must attend, or have applied to, a nationally accredited healthcare education program for the upcoming semester. • Applicant must be at least age 18 and a U.S. citizen. • Applicant must be a high school graduate or have earned a

GED. • Applicant must submit a 1,000-word essay by March 31

explaining why he or she wants to pursue a career in health care

Award: $1,500Contact: Scholarship application and essay submission available at medicalfieldcareers.com/healthcare-scholarships

Keisha M. Michael Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: African-American graduating senior living in New Castle County with a minimum 2.5 GPA planning to enroll in a historically black college or university. Community and church service are considered. Personal recommendation is required. Applicant must write an essay on: “How a college education will help me make an impact on the community and affect my life.”Award: Minimum $1,000, depending on GPA and materials submitted. Awardees can reapply. At the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarships Dianne Michael P.O. Box 7593 Wilmington, DE 19803-7593 302-475-9288 or Kelly Sheridan [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Middletown Historical Society Student CompetitionDeadline: October 19, 2019Eligibility: Middle and high school students living in the Appoquinimink School District. Must write a research paper of 1,500 to 2,500 words.Award: $3,500 to be awarded at the discretion of the judges. Judges take into consideration grade level, available material, and scholarly writing. Contact: Rules of the competition and a topic list are available at middletowndehistory.com


(Colleges or universities outside Delaware will be considered if no Delaware institutions are selected.)Award: $1,500 at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors; renewable.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Female graduating senior of Cape Henlopen High School who is pursuing a degree in a business or any business-related field at an accredited college or university. Must demonstrate financial need.Award: $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Molly Murray Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: July 31, 2020Eligibility: High school or college students pursuing a degree in journalism or environmental studies. Must graduate from a Delaware school in Kent or Sussex counties with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be curious researchers committed to digging deeply for the truth and leading a life of integrity. Essay required.Contact: Guidelines available after September 1 at www.greaterlewesfoundation.org/murray National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), Delaware Chapter ScholarshipDeadline: June 1, 2020Eligibility: Students who lives in subsidized housing defined as Project Based Section 8, Rural Development Section 515, Housing Choice Vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Delaware State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP), Public Housing, Habitat for Humanity Home, Self Help Homeownership Program, or USDA Rural Development Homeownership Program at time of application and provide a copy of certification form from housing manager. • Be a graduating high school senior from a Delaware high school

and have 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA. • Two letters of recommendation are required: one from a person

in authority from the high school and one from a community leader. Must submit a 500-word essay and provide list of

William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr. ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of St. Thomas More Academy or Cab Calloway School for the Arts. • Pursuing a degree in a business-related field at an accredited

college or university. • Minimum 2.75 GPA. • No preference will be given to applicants on the basis of race,

religion or gender. • Demonstrates leadership qualities.Award: $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Miss Delaware Pageant (A Scholarship Program)Deadline: Varies, check with scholarship administrator.Eligibility: Young women ages 17 to 25. The Miss Delaware winner will compete in the Miss America Pageant (www.missamerica.org).Award: $250 to $10,000Contact: Information at www.missde.org

The Monday ClubDeadline: Check website for details.Eligibility: Applicant must be a senior attending a public/private/parochial/ vocational high school in Delaware. The applicant must be admitted to or seeking admission to a four-year college or university. The applicant must be of African-American, Hispanic or Native American descent. The applicant must have a grade- point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. All applicants must submit an essay (minimum 200 words) describing his/her community involvement, school activities and the goals he/she wants to accomplish in the next 10 years.Award: Five $1,500 scholarships are sponsored by The Monday Club: Sen. Herman M. Holloway Sr. Scholarship: $1,500; Dr. Woodrow Wilson Scholarship: $1,500; James H. Sills Jr. Scholarship: $1,500; Delaware State University Scholarship: $1,500; The Monday Club Scholarship: $1,500Contact: Application available at www.themondayclub.org/scholarships The Monday Club 4020 New Castle Ave. Wilmington, DE 19720 302-652-9755

Margaret F. Moore Foundation ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Resident of Delaware, preferably Sussex County. (Other counties will be considered if no Sussex County residents apply.) Must be accepted at an accredited college or university, preferably in Delaware, to study elementary or secondary education.


[email protected]

National Eagle Scout Association ScholarshipsDeadline: October 31, 2019Eligibility: NESA scholarship applicants must be Eagle Scouts and members of the National Eagle Scout Association. Eagle Scouts may apply for the NESA merit scholarships beginning in their senior year of high school and may continue applying every year until their junior year in college. NESA scholarships are available for undergraduate studies only.Award: Scholarships include four $25,000 regional scholarships ($6,250 a year for four years); one $50,000 STEM scholarship (up to $12,500 a year for four years); and one-time awards ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 each.Contact: Information available at www.nesa.org/scholarships.html

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) ScholarshipProgramDeadline: Application available November 1, 2019Eligibility: Must be legally blind in both eyes, and: • Live in the United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto

Rico. • Pursue or plan to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of

study in a degree program at an accredited university in the United States in the current scholastic year, except that one scholarship may be given to a person employed full time while attending school part time, and

• Participate in the entire NFB national convention and in all scheduled scholarship program activities. Awarded based on academic excellence, community service and financial need.

Award: $3,000 to $12,000Contact: Application available at www.nfb.org/scholarships or [email protected]

National FFA Collegiate Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Varies by scholarship.Eligibility: Several scholarships are available to non-FFA members meeting sponsor criteria.Contact: Information available at www.ffa.org after November 15.

National Honor Society ScholarshipsDeadline: December 2019Eligibility: Students must be seniors, members in good standing of National Honor Society and attend a school that has an active NHS chapter. Students receive application guides from their NHS adviser beginning in October each year.Award: $3,200 - $25,000. Visit www.nhs.us/advisers/the-nhs-scholarship for more information.Contact: Interested NHS members should contact their NHS adviser for application procedures.

National First Responders Children’s FoundationDeadline: July 1, 2020Eligibility: Child of a law enforcement agent/officer or firefighter who lost his or her life or was permanently disabled in the line of duty (eligibility details available online). Must be:

extracurricular activities in school and in the community. • Judging is based 60 percent on written application (academic

performance and extracurricular activities) and 40 percent on essay.

Award: One $1,000 renewable award (up to four years) to be used at a two- or four-year college or university.Contact: Application available at www.denahro.org Mail or e-mail completed application to: DE NAHRO P.O. Box 7045 Newark, DE 19714-7045 302-252-7531 [email protected]

National Association of Women in Construction,Chapter #96Deadline: March 30, 2020Eligibility: Delaware students, females at least age 17, interested in construction-related field. Can be enrolled full or part time. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA.Award: $500 to $2,000Contact: Application available at www.nawicde.org NAWIC Chapter 96 c/o Scholarship Committee 118 Sleepy Hollow Drive Suite 2 Middletown, DE 19709 [email protected]

National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) “Free Speech Forever!” Youth Film ContestDeadline: December 2019. Check website for details.Eligibility: Students must make a short film, four minutes or less, about a censorship issue or event from the past 40 years, or explore the major free speech questions of the future – social media in schools, internet filters, privacy and surveillance, street art and vandalism, sex education and science textbooks.Award: $1,000 to $5,000Contact: Application and contest details available at www.ncac.org National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) 19 Fulton St., Suite 407 New York, NY 10038 212-807-6222

National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Delaware Chapter, Dr. Teresa D. Drummond ScholarshipDeadline: June 2020. Check website for details. Eligibility: Delaware resident accepted or enrolled in a technical, associate or undergraduate degree program.Award: VariesContact: Application available at www.ncbwde.org NCBW, Delaware Chapter Community Services Building 100 W. 10th St., Suite 1004 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-658-0410


Award: $500Contact: Applications are emailed to area high school band directors in September and are available at www.newarkcommunityband.com

Newark High School Alumni ScholarshipDeadline: March 2020 Check with school counselor for details.Eligibility: High school seniors who have attended Newark High School for their full junior and senior years with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Essay and recommendation letter are required.Award: First place: $1,000; second place: $500Contact: Applications at Newark High School in January.

Newark Morning Rotary ClubDeadline: May 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of James Groves Adult High School, reside within the boundaries of Christina school district and demonstrate an interest in further education.Award: $4,000 ($1,000 per semester up to four semesters).Contact: Information available at www.nmrde.org/index.html or email [email protected]

New Castle County Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Delaware State UniversityDeadline: May 2, 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: A graduating senior from a New Castle County high school with a 2.50 GPA. Award will be based on three letters of recommendation, a biographical sketch and financial need.Award: $1,000 (six scholarships available)Contact: Applications available school counselor or: Ned Brown Jr. Scholarship Chair 548 Sandy Hill Trail Camden, DE 19934 [email protected]

NU Friendship Outreach ScholarshipDeadline: April 2020Eligibility: Senior male in a public, private, parochial or vocational high school in New Castle County, Del. Must: • Be admitted to or seeking admission to a two-year community

college or a four-year college or university. Complete application.

• Submit two letters of recommendation from nonrelatives, each in a sealed envelope with the signature of the sender/writer over the flap of each envelope. Submit these letters with your completed application.

• Possess a GPA of at least a 2.50. • Write an essay (750-1000 words).Theme: “I’m better because

of you.” Provide the most influential people in your life who gave you the overwhelming desire and motivation to strive for excellence every day. Also, include how their actions inspired you to pursue higher education.

Award: Various, $500 to $1,000Contact: Mail application to Robert Chambers Jr. NU Friendship Outreach Inc.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, certificate or diploma at any accredited college, university or technical institution in the United States.

• Registered as a full-time student during the entire academic year and maintain a 2.7 GPA or the equivalent.

• Live and attend school in the United States.Award: Up to $5,000 per year, renewableContact: Application available at www.1stRCF.org First Responders Children’s Foundation Scholarship Committee 38 E. 32nd St., Suite 602 New York, NY 10016 [email protected]

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) Scholarship ProgramsDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Students must be pursuing a restaurant, food service or hospitality undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university.Award: $2,500 to $10,000Contact: Application information available at www.chooserestaurants.org/scholarships

National Wild Turkey Federation Delaware Chapters ScholarshipDeadline: December 1, 2019 for submitting to local chapter.Eligibility: Applicant must submit: • Senior class (sealed) transcripts. • Three letters of references. • Head shot photo suitable for publication. • Copies of current hunting license and NWTF youth membership card. • Class rank and GPA, signed by counselor. • List of extracurricular activities. • Essay on conservation. Hunting heritage is required.Award: State, $1,000 (one award); county, $500 (three awards)Contact: Application available at www.nwtf.org/education DE NWTF 29476 Revel Rd Millsboro DE 19966 302-682-4085

Newark Community Band ScholarshipDeadline: January 1, 2020Eligibility: Junior or senior student. Applicants must be available to play at band’s anniversary concert, on a Sunday afternoon in mid-March. Must be a school junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 2.8.

Details: • Preference given to college-bound students. • Scholarship winner must have excellent sight-reading skills and

must participate in at least eight Wednesday rehearsals, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Newark in January, February and March.

• Applicant’s music awards and honors, school band experience, community volunteer experience, extracurricular activities and educational goals are considered by the scholarship selection committee.



Port of Wilmington Maritime Society’s Dennis Latina ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020, students must contact Port of Wilmington for deadline.Eligibility: Available to high school seniors and returning/continuing college students whose parent, grandparent or legal guardian is employed by any company located at the Port of Wilmington; and is a member of the Port of Wilmington Maritime Society that has contributed a minimum of $500 towards the Port of Wilmington Maritime Society Scholarship Fund. Applicants must enroll in a two- or four-year program of study at an accredited college. Award is based on financial need, academic performance, school or community involvement and leadership ability.Award: $2,500 a year. Award recipients may reapply annually.Contact: Application available at www.portofwilmingtonmaritimesociety.com/scholarship.html or by email, [email protected]

Howard and Edna Postles ScholarshipDeadline: Application period is February 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020Eligibility: First-time applicants must be high school seniors who live within 15 miles of the Milford, Del., city limits. Undergraduate and graduate students who are previous recipients may reapply, but cannot receive more than eight scholarships. All applicants must: • Rank within the top 10 percent of their class academically. • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study

at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

Award: The authorized distribution for awards is determined annually by PNC Bank, N.A. The award checks will be issued in U.S. currency. An interruption in the educational plan of an applicant for military service, Peace Corps or similar program shall not disqualify the applicant from making subsequent applications for scholarships. Awards are not renewable. Previous recipients must reapply, and maintain a “B” average and his or her domicile remains within 15-mile radius of Milford, Del. Awards are for any form of post-secondary education.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

James H. Postles ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Milford High School seeking further education.Award: Varies at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarships.Information: School counselor or:

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Nu Upsilon Chapter P.O. Box 86 Wilmington, DE 19899

J.D. O’Connor Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from a Sussex County high school enrolling in an accredited Delaware institution.Award: $1,000, may reapply for funding as long as student maintains a 2.5 GPA and is enrolled full time and in good standing. Applicant may receive four annual awards; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Odyssey of the Mind, Delaware – David R. Williams Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 6, 2020Eligibility: Graduating Delaware high school seniors who have participated as team members in a Delaware Odyssey of the Mind competition at least one year during high school. Applicants must complete the required application and submit a creative problem solution that is described in the application. Submission will be judged similarly to the style component of an Odyssey of the Mind competition. Participation in Delaware Odyssey of the Mind must be verifiable.Award: $1,000Contact: Application available at www.deootm.org

Perdue ScholarshipDeadline: January 31, 2020Eligibility: Seniors who are children of current Perdue employees or independent poultry producers under contract with Perdue.Award: $5,000Contact: The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation Scholarship Program. Kim Nechay P.O. Box 1537 Salisbury, MD 21802-1537 [email protected]

Barbara Kimmey Pierce Memorial FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Milford High School who is pursuing a registered nurse certificate or degree.Award: One-time scholarship of $1,000 at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator


• Be high school seniors who are graduating from a school that is part of the school district serving Wilmington residentes or at any other school in New Castle County at which young people are prepared for college.

• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year.

• Have a minimum grade-point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

• Finalists are required to attend a personal interview, and will be informed of the date and time.

Award: The authorized distribution for new awards is determined by PNC Bank, N.A. The award checks will be issued in U.S. currency. Awards are renewable on the basis of satisfactory academic performance. Awards are for undergraduate study only.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) ScholarshipsDeadline: April 2020Eligibility: High school seniors who reside in Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville, Clarksville, Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, and their surrounding rural areas. In addition to one regular academic scholarship, the foundation awards a Capt. William O. Murray Scholarship to a student who exhibits a strong commitment to civic and community service. Each scholarship recipient will be eligible to receive $2,000 per year for four years. Both scholarships are based on financial need, academics, school involvement and community service.Award: $8,000Contact: The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 354 Bethany Beach, DE 19930 302-537-QRCF (537-7723) [email protected] www.qrcf.org

Regeneron Science Talent SearchDeadline: November 13, 2019Eligibility: Students must submit a written report on an independent research project that demonstrates competence in planning and completing a project in science, mathematics or engineering. Conducted by Society for Science & the Public and sponsored by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.Award: More than 1,800 high school seniors compete each year with 300 semifinalists and their schools receive $2,000 each. Forty finalists are invited to Washington, D.C., to participate in final judging, display their work to the public, meet with notable scientists and government leaders, and receive awards from $25,000 to $250,000.Contact: www.societyforscience.org [email protected].

Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Wilbur E. Postles ScholarshipDeadline: Application period is February 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Delaware for at least four years before submitting application. Must • Be high school seniors who rank in the top 20 percent of their

class as of fall semester. • Have scored 1120 or higher on the SAT exam. • Plan to enroll in full-time study at an accredited two-year or

four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

• Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Award: Amounts and number vary at the discretion of the selection committee.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

Print and Graphic Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)Deadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: High school senior or high school graduate pursuing a career in graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or publishing. Must be enrolled full time in a one- or two-year technical school or four-year accredited graphic or printing program at a U.S. technical school, college or university. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.Award: $1,000 to $5,000 (more than 200 scholarships awarded annually).Contact: Information available at www.pgsf.org

Prudential Spirit of Community AwardsDeadline: November 6, 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: Students in grades five through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary community service. Details: • Volunteer activity must have occurred at least partly during the

12 months before the date of application. • Schools and officially designated organizations may select one

middle level and one high school level local honoree. • Application must be certified by the principal of a middle-level

or high school or the head of an officially designated local organization.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).Award: Varies, $1,000 to $5,000Contact: Application and details are available at spirit.prudential.com

Dr. Joseph P. Pyle ScholarshipDeadline: Application period is February 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must reside within corporate city limits of Wilmington, and must: • Be between age 17 and 21 at the time of application.


Eligibility: Delaware resident accepted at an accredited college or university to initiate a pre-med course of study, with the intent of attending an accredited medical school. It is not required that applicants attend a Delaware college or university.Award: $5,000, amount to be awarded at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors. Students may re-apply each year as long as GPA requirement of 3.0 or higher is maintained.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or: Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship ProgramDeadline: February 1, 2020 Eligibility: Graduating, minority high school senior who plans to attend an accredited and approved four-year U.S. institution. Must: • Show leadership potential. • Demonstrate a dedication to community service. • Present evidence of financial need. • Earn a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and

critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22. • Not possess a degree from a two- or four-year college when

applying for the scholarship.Award: $7,500 per year.Contact: Application available at www.jackierobinson.org Jackie Robinson Foundation 75 Varick St. New York, NY 10013

John M. Roca Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating Cape Henlopen High School senior pursuing a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art or related fields at a four-year college or university. Must have minimum 3.5 GPA.Award: $5,000 to be paid in equal installments of $1,250 over a four-year period; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors..Contact: School counselor orInformation: Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Caesar Rodney Rotary ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Residence in Delaware and graduate of Padua Academy, Cab Calloway School of the Arts or Howard High School.Award: Varies, at the discretion of the Caesar Rodney Rotary board of

Ayn Rand, “Atlas Shrugged” Essay ContestDeadline: September 19, 2019 Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors or college students must submit an essay of 800 to 1,600 words on one of three topics available on the web page. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of “Atlas Shrugged.”Award: Ranges from $50 to $25,000. Checks are mailed directly to the winners with no restrictions on how the prize money is spent.Contact: Application available at www.aynrand.org [email protected]

Ayn Rand, “Fountainhead” Essay ContestDeadline: September 19, 2019Eligibility: Entrants must be in the 11th or 12th grade and submit an essay of 800 to 1,600 words on one of three topics available on the web page. Winning essays must demonstrate an outstanding grasp of the philosophic meaning of “The Fountainhead.”Award: Ranges from $50 to $25,000. Checks are mailed directly to the winners with no restrictions on how the prize money is spent.Contact: Application available at www.aynrand.org [email protected]

Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd FellowsDeadline: April 15, 2020Eligibility: A Delaware resident and U.S. citizen planning to study at an accredited college or a continuing education program. Must submit a complete application and one letter of recommendation showing character and eligibility.Award: $500 (up to five awards) to be paid to the school of recipient’s choice.Contact: Judy Alexander Rebekah Assembly of Delaware 1 S. Lunenberg Drive New Castle, DE 19720 [email protected]

A. Katharine Richards ScholarshipDeadline: Application period is February 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020Eligibility: Applicants must live in Sussex County, and must: • Be high school seniors planning to enroll at University of

Delaware in full-time undergraduate study for the upcoming academic year.

• Be of good moral character. • Have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or

the equivalent) the last two years of high school.Award: The authorized distribution for new and renewal awards is determined annually by PNC Bank, N.A. The award checks will be issued in U.S. currency. Awards are renewable on the basis of satisfactory academic performance. Awards are for undergraduate study only.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

Margaret L. Richey ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020


302-328-2387

Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsDeadline: Varies. See website for details.Eligibility: Young artists and writers enrolled in grades seven through 12 at a public, private, parochial, or home school. Students submit work in a visual art and writing categories.Award: $1,000 to $10,000Contact: Application available at www.artandwriting.org [email protected]

SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Must meet all institutional deadlines to apply for admission, complete the FAFSA and submit all required forms.Eligibility: Provides tuition for eligible students enrolling full time in an associate degree program at Delaware Technical Community College or the University of Delaware’s Associate in Arts program. • Graduate from a Delaware public or nonpublic high school, or

from a homeschool that meets standards established by the enrolling institution.

• Meet the institution’s Delaware residency requirements. • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or 80 percent on a

100 percent scale as indicated on official high school transcript. • Satisfy the admission standards of the enrolling institution. • Not have been convicted of a felony. • Enroll full time no later than the fall semester immediately after

high school graduation. • Complete the FAFSA and apply for all appropriate forms of

financial aid for which you are eligible and accept all such financial assistance offered or awarded, except for loans.

• Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA in your degree program to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Award: Provides tuition for eligible students after other financial aid received is deducted from total tuition costs. Does not cover books, fees or other related expenses. SEED recipients must qualify annually. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and completion of 24 credits per academic year. Awards are dependent upon state funding.Contact: Your high school counselor or Delaware Technical Community College www.dtcc.edu/seed Financial Aid Office, Owens Campus, 302-855-1693 Financial Aid Office, Terry Campus, 302-857-1040 Financial Aid Office, Stanton Campus, 302-453-3706 Financial Aid Office, Wilmington Campus, 302-434-5552 University of Delaware, Student Financial Services, 302-831-2126 www.udel.edu/associateinarts/SEED

SeniorAdvice Caregiver ScholarshipDeadline: July 15, 2020Eligibility: Students must be attending a two- or four-year university or college in fall 2020 They must have been involved in caregiving for a family member or friend. SeniorAdvice.com employees and their family members are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

directors.Contact: Application available by emailing [email protected]

Rotary Club of WilmingtonDeadline: April 21, 2020, check for details.Eligibility: New Castle County resident and high school senior attending a public or private school in New Castle County. Details: • Formally admitted to a public or private college or university for

the upcoming academic year. • Proven financial need. • Solid academic achievement. • Involvement in extracurricular activities. • A commitment to community service. • Good character. Sons and daughters of members of The Rotary Club of Wilmington are not eligible.Award: Varies, renewableContact: Application available at www.rotarywilmington.org Sue Hastings The Rotary Club of Wilmington P.O. Box 685 Wilmington, DE 19899 302-655-6025 [email protected]

John J. & Rita D. Ryan Scholarship FundDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Caesar Rodney High School pursuing a career in education and teaching and accepted at a college or university. Applicant must seek to improve the quality of life in our society through teaching ideals.Award: $1,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Joseph B. Schafferman Sr. Memorial Scholarship FundDeadline: February 15, 2020Eligibility: Member of General Teamsters Local Union 326, or a member’s dependent child who is a high school senior. Applicants must: • Demonstrate scholastic ability, good character, leadership

qualities, and be in the top 15 percent of high school graduating class.

• Pursue degree-seeking program at a regionally accredited college.

Non-academic or certificate programs are not eligible.Award: VariesContact: Teamsters Local 326 451 E. New Churchmans New Castle, DE 19720


Puerto Rico. Must: • Be enrolled full time during the academic year. • Graduate from an accredited U.S. high school with a diploma. • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 for high school seniors and

undergraduates; 3.0 for graduate students. • Be a SHPE member. • Major in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or a

related field.Award: VariesContact: Application available at www.shpe.org/scholarships

SPE Foundation Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Students who have demonstrated or expressed an interest in the plastics industry. Must be majoring in or taking courses that would be beneficial to a career in the plastics industry. Applicants must be in good standing with their colleges.Award: Varies, up to $6,000; renewableContact: Application available at www.4spe.org/scholarships SPE Foundation 6 Berkshire Blvd. #306 Bethel, CT 06801 [email protected]

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship ProgramDeadline: Various, check website for details.Eligibility: Provides financial assistance to women admitted to an ABET accredited baccalaureate or graduate program working toward a career in engineering, engineering technology and computer science. Various scholarships with specific requirements.Award: $1,000 to $10,000Contact: Information available at www.societyofwomenengineers.swe.org [email protected]

Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Scholarship ProgramDeadline: April 3, 2020Eligibility: The applicant must be a resident of Sussex County, Del., attending a Sussex County public high school. The applicant must be a student in good standing who will be matriculating into a two-year or four-year nonprofit college or university for the 2020-2021 academic year. The applicant does not need to designate his or her selection of college or university at the time of the scholarship application. The applicant must have earned a 2.50 or higher grade-point average. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need in letter from parent, guardian or student that is included in the application. The applicant must submit an essay of about 250 words or work of art in any six media on the theme: “A Just World.”Award: Up to 12 $500 scholarships to eligible applicants from Sussex County who meet all scholarship criteria..Contact: Application and essay/work of art information are available at https://sdarj.or/scholarship-program/ Gwendolyn Miller Scholarship Committee Chair

Award: $2,000. Scholarship winners will be notified by August 1, 2020.Contact: www.senioradvice.com/senior-caregiver-scholarship-fall-2020

Tony Silicato Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: April 1, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior of Lake Forest High School or Milford High School who demonstrate the values and attributes personified by Tony Silicato. Must be athlete and good school citizen.Award: $1,000; at the discretion of the Tony Silicato Memorial Scholarship Committee.Contact: School counselor

John A. & Marion B. Smitheman ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020 Eligibility: Graduating senior of any Kent County high school pursuing a degree in engineering at a Delaware institution.Award: $20,000 to be paid in equal installments of $5,000 over a four-year period. Recipients will be reviewed annually and must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Society of American Military Engineers Delmarva PostDeadline: March 31, 2020Eligibility: High school seniors or incoming first-year college freshmen from the Delmarva area who have been accepted into the engineering program of a four-year, ABET-accredited college. Candidate shall be a senior at a high school, or have a primary residence for one continuous full year before the application deadline, in Delaware, on the Eastern Shore (below the C&D Canal) of Maryland or on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Award: VariesContact: Application available at www.same.org/Get-Connected/Find-a-Post/Delmarva/Committees or by contacting Delmarva Post, Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship Committee Attn. Alan K. Marteney, P.E. c/o Century Engineering Inc. 550 Bay Road Dover, DE 19901 302-734-9188 x2109 [email protected]

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship ProgramDeadline: June 30, 2020Eligibility: Student of Hispanic descent who plans to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or


request the scholarship recipient to provide a reason for such academic performance and has full discretion to determine whether or not that recipient’s award is renewed. Awards are for study at University of Delaware only.Contact: Application available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pncdelawarescholarships

Eleanor B. and Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Open to a Delaware resident enrolling in an accredited school of medicine. Applicant must pursue the highest standards of excellence, ethics and compassion in the medical profession, as well as his/her academic promise and financial need. Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to medicine.Award: Varies each year; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors. RenewableContact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Sussex Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating high school senior who completed eighth grade at Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences and plans to attend an accredited university, college, or trade school. Must write essay about experience at Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences.Award: Up to five $2,000 scholarships, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, Medicus Student Exchange Scholarships for Study in SwitzerlandDeadline: Application by March 31, 2020; Supporting documents by April 30, 2020Eligibility: U.S. residents at the junior, senior or graduate college level who have been accepted to study at a Swiss university or Federal Institute of Technology.Contact: Applications available at www.sbsny.org Scholarship Committee Swiss Benevolent Society of New York 500 Fifth Ave., Room 1800 New York, NY 10110

Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice [email protected] Mail the scholarship application materials to: Scholarship Program Souther Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice P.O. Box 306 Lewes, DE 19958

Southern Delaware Education FoundationDeadline: None. Candidates may apply any time.Eligibility: Applicant must pay 25 percent of tuition. SDEF will pay 75 percent, provided enough funds are available. Applicant must meet federal income levels. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.Award: Up to 75 percent of tuition costsContact: SDEFcares.org Howard Boyd, President 302-537-1244 P.O. Box 645 Ocean View, DE 19970

Margaret A. Stafford Nursing ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Resident of Delaware accepted at an accredited college or university nursing program. Must be initiating or furthering nursing training. It is not required that applicants attend a Delaware college or university.Award: $2,000, awarded annually at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Evelyn E. Stricklin ScholarshipDeadline: Application period runs February 1, 2020, to April 1, 2020.Eligibility: Applicants must live in Delaware and graduate from a Delaware high school, and: • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at University of

Delaware for the entire upcoming academic year. • Meet two of three standards: • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the

equivalent). • Have scored 1120 or better on SAT. • Placed in top 10 percent of class as shown on transcript or

letter from counselor.Award: The authorized distribution for new and renewal awards is determined annually by PNC Bank, N.A. The award checks will be issued in U.S. currency. Awards are renewable on the basis of satisfactory academic performance (maintenance of a 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent). If the student fails to meet the GPA requirement, the selection committee may


Eligibility: Graduating female senior of Indian River High School. Must be recommended by Indian River High School administration or school counselor.Award: $1,000, winner decided by Indian River Scholarship Committee.Contact: Any Indian River High School counselor.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)Deadline: Varies, check website for details.Eligibility: Apply through the online application process.Award: VariesContact: Information available at www.uncf.org 800-331-2244

U.S. Air Force Aid Society General Henry H.Arnold Education Grant ProgramDeadline: April 30, 2020Eligibility: Dependent sons and daughters of Air Force members on active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or retired; and spouses of active duty or deceased Air Force members. Must be a high school graduate with minimum GPA of 2.0 who is enrolled or accepted as a full-time undergraduate student in the upcoming academic year at an accredited college, university or vocational/trade school approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in federal aid programs.Award: $500 to $4,000; must reapply annually.Contact: Information available at www.afas.org/education-grants Education Assistance Department Air Force Aid Society Inc. 241 18th St. S, Suite 202 Arlington, VA 22202 703-972-2647 866-896-5637 [email protected]

U.S. Air Force ROTCDeadline: December 1, 2019Eligibility: High school seniors and students who have not enrolled in college full-time. Must plan to attend a bachelor’s degree program full time, meet specific academic requirements listed online at www. afrotc.com, and demonstrate leadership potential.Award: Four-year scholarships for up to full tuition.Contact: Air Force ROTC Detachment 128 University of Delaware 314 Wyoming Road Newark, DE 19716-3160 302-831-2863 www.udel.edu/afrotc www.afrotc.com

U.S. Army Emergency Relief, MG James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children and SpouseEducation Assistance ProgramDeadline: April 1, 2020. The spouse program accepts applications year-round.Eligibility: Dependents of Army soldiers on federal active duty, retired or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. Programs are need based. Children must:

Elisabeth C. Tassone Oncology Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduate of a Sussex County high school, Woodbridge district preferred. Student must be finishing his or her second or third year of nursing towards an R.N. or B.S. in nursing, with the intent to pursue a career in oncology nursing. Award: $3,000, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation scholarship committee. Students may reapply for this scholarship after winning award.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Delaware ProgramDeadline: Applications accepted year-round.Eligibility: Individuals who work a minimum of 20 hours per week in a Delaware licensed early care and education (ECE) or school-age program. Must: • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. • Have a minimum of six months’ experience in the field. • Earn less than $17 per hour. • Commit to remaining in the ECE field. • Have completed an associate degree or 40 college credits (for a

bachelor’s scholarship).Award: VariesContact: Application available at deaeyc.org/t-e-a-c-h-early-childhood

George A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship ProgramDeadline: March 2020. Check website for details.Eligibility: New Castle County resident graduating from a public or private high school in New Castle County in the current year and intending to be a full-time student at a college or university. Other considerations: • High school record and academic achievement. • Character and potential leadership ability based on activities

and community service. • Letters of recommendation and the applicant’s written personal

statement (see website for details). • Demonstrated financial need.Award: Four-year, $4,000 scholarship payable directly to the student’s college or university. The payout will be $500 per semester for two semesters per year.Contact: Application available at www.christianarotary.org/scholarship Christiana Rotary – George A Thompson Memorial Scholarship The Christiana Hilton 100 Continental Drive Newark, DE 19713

Lucille M. Tiro ScholarshipDeadline: Spring 2020. See school counselor for details.


service record of the Marine parent, and any additional circumstances that the applicant submits for consideration.

• Special consideration is given to applicants whose parents were wounded or killed in the line of duty.

A program with limited eligibility for grandchildren is offered.Award: Varies, up to $10,000 per academic year and renewable for up to four awards. Heroes Tribute Scholarships provide up to $30,000 over four years to students who are the children of Marines, and of former Marines, who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or the children of Marines, and Navy corpsmen serving with them, killed in combat since Sept. 11, 2001.Contact: www.mcsf.org 1-866-496-5462 [email protected]

U.S. Military AcademiesService academies provide full scholarships, four-year degrees and guaranteed jobs as commissioned officers upon graduation. Appointments are very competitive. Information about admissions to the service academies is available online.U.S. Air Force, www.usafa.af.milU.S. Army, www.usma.eduU.S. Coast Guard, www.cga.eduU.S. Merchant Marines, www.usmma.eduU.S. Navy & Marines, www.usna.edu

U.S. Naval ROTCDeadline: December 31, 2019Eligibility: High school graduates (or students with equivalency certificates) who are at least 17 and not older than 23 by Dec. 31 of the year starting college and meet academic and physical requirements. Must be U.S. citizens.Award: Two- and four-year scholarships that provide full tuition and fees, a stipend for textbooks, and a monthly subsistence allowance.Contact: Application at www.nrotc.navy.mil

U.S. Senate Youth ProgramDeadline: October 9, 2019Eligibility: A resident of the United States and elected student officer or school representative (nomination of one student per school). Selected by education officials in each state.Award: Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.Contact: www.ussenateyouth.org To apply, contact: Preston Shockley Education Associate, Social Studies Delaware Department of Education 401 Federal St., Suite 2 Dover, DE 19901 302-735-4180 [email protected]

• Be younger than 24 and unmarried for the entire academic year. • Be registered in DEERS. • Enroll full time in an accredited institution recognized by the

U.S. Department of Education and maintain a GPA of 2.0.Award: Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies and school room and board either on or off campus at the student’s request. Continuing students must reapply annually and may receive a scholarship for up to four academic years. Spouses Must: • Be registered in DEERS. • Enroll full time or part time in an accredited institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and maintain a GPA of 2.0.

Award: Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies. Continuing students must reapply annually and may receive a scholarship for up to four academic years of full-time enrollment or eight academic years of part-time enrollment.Contact: Information available at www.aerhq.org Army Emergency Relief Scholarship Department 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 13161 Arlington, VA 22202 [email protected] U.S. Army ROTCDeadline: January 2020 Check website for details.Eligibility: Available to high school senior or currently enrolled college student with good academic standing (minimum 2.5 GPA and 1,000 SAT or 21 ACT), strong extracurricular activity record, and physically fit and healthy. Must be U.S. citizens.Award: Full tuition and fees or room and board. Scholarships available in four-year, three-year and two-year packages (campus-based) and include a monthly stipend of $420 and $1,200 a year for books. Additional merit- and need-based housing assistance available for University of Delaware Army ROTC participants. Contact: Information available at www.goarmy.com Department of Military Science Attn: Maj. Noel Milian Recruiting Operations Officer 314 Wyoming Road Newark, DE 19716 302-831-8213 www.armyrotc.udel.edu

U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationDeadline: March 1, 2020Eligibility: Sons and daughters of active duty, reserve, veteran or deceased Marines who are high school graduates or undergraduates studying for a first bachelor’s degree, associate degree or technical certificate at an accredited college or vocational/technical institution. Details: • Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. • Maximum family adjusted gross income of $98,000 (increased if

applicant’s sibling also applied). • Awards are based on family financial situation, academic

performance, extracurricular activities, jobs held, the military


Walmart Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline: Varies, check website for detailsEligibility: The Walmart Associate Scholarship is available to associates (and child) in any division of Walmart and Sam’s Club. Must: • Live in the United States. • Demonstrate financial need and involvement in their community. • Seek certificates, associate, bachelor’s and graduate

degrees through accredited institutions of higher education or participating in the Lifelong Learning Program through American Public University.

• Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.Award: The Walmart Dependent Scholarship is a $13,000 scholarship paid over four years.Contact: Application available at https://walmart.org/how-we-give

Washington Crossing Foundation Annual National ScholarshipDeadline: January 15, 2020Eligibility: All high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and planning careers of service to the United States in local, state or federal government. Must write a one-page essay not to exceed 300 words stating interest in government service career, including inspiration derived from the leadership of George Washington in his famous crossing of the Delaware..Award: $500 to $5,000Contact: Application and instructions are available at www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html

WGMD Scholar/Athlete AwardDeadline: March 31, 2020Eligibility: Each high school in Sussex County nominates one male and one female who have participated in sports and have other scholastic and civic achievements.Award: $1,500 scholarship (two awards); $250 scholarship each nominee (up to 28).Contact: School counselors nominate two students from each school.

Grace Estelle Wheeless ScholarshipDeadline: Annual, exact date TBD.Eligibility: A student working for library certification, an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science, or a doctoral degree. Preference will be given to members of the Delaware Library Association.Award: Varies, at the discretion of Delaware Library Association Contact: Application available at dla.lib.de.us/scholarships/grace-estelle-wheeless-scholarship

Juanita Williams ScholarshipDeadline: February 28, 2020Eligibility: Students must be a high school junior or senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Must submit an official transcript, a letter of recommendation from a member of the agency/organization where he or she performed volunteer service (can’t be a relative), and an essay expressing interest in providing service (essay should not

Veterans To Machinist Scholarship Program Presented by CNC MachinesDeadline: March 5, 2020Eligibility: The award is available for veterans pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing area of study. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay detailing why they want to become a machinist and/or be part of the manufacturing industry. Include your story, how your skills apply, and where you see yourself in the future. All submissions must include a DD214 to be considered. If you are not a veteran, do not apply. • Essays must be uploaded in Word or PDF format. • Essays must be between 1,000 words and 1,300 words. • If you are citing sources, list citations.Award: $3,000Contact: Application available at https://cncmachines.net/veterans-scholarships/. CNC Machines 844-262-6789

Voice of Democracy Essay ContestDeadline: October 31, 2019Eligibility: Students in grades nine through 12 who want the opportunity to voice their opinion about patriotism in a three- to five-minute original essay. Students should record their reading of the draft to an audio CD or flash drive. Entries must be sponsored by a local VFW post: www.vfw.org/find-a-postAward: Varies, scholarships are awarded at the local, district, state and national level.Contact: www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

Ryan R. Wagner Memorial ScholarshipDeadline: March 15, 2020Eligibility: Graduating senior from Middletown High School or Appoquinimink High School who lives in the Appoquinimink school district. Must enroll in the University of Delaware engineering program.Award: Students may reapply for continued support. At the discretion of the Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Committee and the Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Committee.Contact: Application available at www.delcf.org/scholarshipsInformation: School counselor or Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator [email protected] 302-856-4393 Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947

Linda Walge Penman ScholarshipDeadline: Annual, exact date TBD.Eligibility: Any high school junior or senior attending school in Delaware with career aspirations in librarianship and/or writing.Award: At the discretion of the Delaware Library Association.Contact: Application available at dla.lib.de.us/scholarships/linda-walge-penman-scholarship


exceed one page).Contact: Send application to Pearls of Hope Foundation Inc. Attn: Juanita Williams Scholarship P.O. Box 7184 Wilmington, DE 19803 www.zetaomegadelaware.org/scholarships/

Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship FundDeadline: June 15, 2020Eligibility: Wilmington Country Club caddy, employee or dependent child of an employee pursuing part-time or full-time studies at an accredited educational institution. Must demonstrate financial need and academic promise. Length of service at the club will be considered. Relatives of Wilmington Country Club members are ineligible.Award: Varies, students may reapply annually, at the discretion of the Wilmington Country Club Scholarship Committee.Contact: Phil Iannelli Wilmington Country Club 302-655-6171

Wilmington High School Alumni Scholarship IncDeadline: April 30, 2020Eligibility: Selected applicants may receive the scholarship for up to four years

based on academic achievement. Must be a graduating senior. Students must: • Be a Wilmington resident. • Write a minimum 200-word essay (on a separate sheet of paper

describing their community, religious, volunteer service, school activities, goals/

accomplishments. • Submit two letters of recommendation. • Have a cumulative 2.5 or greater GPA. • Submit a letter of acceptance to an accredited two- or four-year

college/university. • Finalist will be interviewed by WHS Alumni Scholarship members.Award: Two $2,000 dollar scholarships ($500 per year for four years)Contact: Application: [email protected] Submit application to: WHS Alumni Scholarship Inc., P.O. Box 2601 Wilmington, DE 19805

Woodbridge School DistrictEligibility: Various scholarships available to Woodbridge High School students.Award: VariesContact: Application available at Woodbridge High School.

Youth Free Expression Project Film ContestDeadline: April 17, 2020Eligibility: Each year, NCAC invites teens to produce short films on contemporary free expression concerns. Entries must be original

and shorter than four minutes but may be from any genre, including documentary, animation, experimental, satire, fictional narrative or music video. Sponsored by the National Coalition Against Censorship and the New York Film Academy.Award: $1,000 and one-year scholarship to NYFA (first place); $500 and one free NYFA short-course (second place); $250 and one 1 free NYFA short-course (third place)Contact: Application and contest rules at ncac.org/project/film-contest.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Katherine B. Ross General Academic ScholarshipDeadline: December 31, 2019Eligibility: Under-represented minority students (African-Americans, Latinos and Native Americans) who are high school seniors, living in New Castle County. African-American females preferred. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be accepted at a college or university granting a four-year degree.Award: $1,000, nonrenewableContact: Application at www.zphib1920epz.org Director of Scholarship Programs Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 84 Bear, DE 19701 [email protected] Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Katherine B Ross Education Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2019 Eligibility: Under-represented minority students (African-Americans, Latinos and Native Americans) who are college and graduate students pursuing a degree in education and residents of New Castle County, Delaware or students matriculating at a Delaware college or university. African-American females preferred.Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be currently enrolled in a college or university granting a four-year degree or post-graduate degree Award: $1,920, nonrenewable. Contact: Application available at www.zphib1920epz.org Director of Scholarship Programs Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 84 Bear, DE 19701 [email protected]


Index

AAAUW, Dover Branch, 14AAUW, Western Sussex Branch, 14AAUW, Wilmington (DE) Branch, 14Abbott Scottish Rite Scholarship, 14Academic Common Market, 8Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness Fund, 14Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zeta Omega Chapter Scholarship, 15Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship, 15AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship, 15Horatio Alger Delaware Scholarship, 15Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority for Women Educators Scholarship, 15Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Epsilon Iota Omega Chapter, 16Alpha Tau State Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, May B. Leasure Grant-in-Aid, 16AARP South Coastal DE Chapter Scholarship, 16American Chemical Society Scholars (ACS) Program, 16American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – Delaware Section, 16American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation Scholarships, 16American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship, 17American Legion Boys State / Samsung Scholarship, 17American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – A Constitutional Speech Program, 17American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) High School Senior Scholarships, 17Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship Program, 17ARRL Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Program, 17ARTBA – TDF Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship, 17Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), 18Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Education and Research Foundation, 18Atlantis Scholarship Fund for Excellence, 18Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Program, 18AXA Achievement Scholarship, 18BDavid G. Bakerian Memorial Scholarship, 18Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Scholarship, 18David S. Barr Award, 18Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship, 19Beekhuis Scholarship, 19Steven Wesley Beheler Memorial Scholarship, 19Helen H. Bennett Scholarship, 19Bethel AME Church Community Scholarship, 19Bethel AME Church Family Scholarship, 19Better Business Bureau Education Foundation Student Ethics Scholarship, 19Jill Biden Scholarship – Biden Breast Health Initiative, 20Blackbird Community Center Scholarship, 20John A. Botto Memorial Scholarship, 20B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship, 5Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships, 20Brandon Lee Brinkley Foundation, Inc., 20David Brower Youth, 20Fletcher Brown Scholarship, 20Ron Brown Scholar Program, 20

Buffalo Soldiers of Delaware Motorcycle Club Scholarship, 20Dr. John L. Buzzi Memorial Scholarship, 21CStephanie Callaway Memorial Scholarship, Sussex County Paramedic Association, 21Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections Scholarship, 21V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship Fund, 21Caribbean-American Scholarship Sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association of Delaware, 21William Carl Scholarship Fund, 21Carson Scholars Fund, 22Children of Warriors, National President’s Scholarship, 22Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance Scholarship, 22Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship Fund, 22Coastal-Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women, 22Coca-Cola Scholars Program, 22Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program, 23Committee of 100 Academic Scholarship Program, 23Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship, 23Chris Cordrey Student Athletic Scholarship, 23DJames L. Davis Scholarship, 23Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame, Inc., 23Delaware Association of Athletic Directors (DAAD), 24Delaware Association of Educational Office Professionals, 24Delaware Association of School Administrators Essay Contest for Prospective Educators, 24Delaware Diabetes Coalition, Inc., 24Delaware/DuPont FFA Scholarship, 24Delaware Engineering Society (DES) National Society of Professional Engineers, 24Delaware Equine Council Foundation Scholarship, 24Delaware Farm Bureau Youth Ambassador Scholarship, 25Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs, 25Delaware Forestry Association Scholarship, 25Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA), 25Delaware Library Association Scholarships, 25Delaware Lions Foundation, Inc. James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship, 25Delaware Open Cross Country Championship Scholarship, 25Delaware Nursing Incentive Program, 6Delaware PTA Scholarships, 26Delaware School Nutrition Association Scholarship, 26Delaware School Counselor Association Scholarship, 26Delaware Solid Waste Authority John P. “Pat” Healy Scholarship, 26Delaware State Education Association, Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship, 26Delaware State Education Association, Howard Weinberg Scholarship, 26Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship, 27Delaware State Golf Association, 27Delaware Teacher Corps Incentive Program, 7Delaware Works Career Development Scholarship, 27Delaware Youth Leadership Scholarship, 27


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Delmarva Antique Bottle Club & Ellendale Fire Department: Ferd Meyer Memorial Scholarship, 27Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. College Scholarship Program, 27Del-One Scholarship, 27DIAA / Harry Roberts Senior Scholar – Athlete Awards, 28Diamond State Scholarship, 5Chester T. Dickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, 28DoSomething.org, 28Dover Century Club Scholarships, 28Dronethusiast Women in Science UAV Scholarship, 28EEducation and Training Voucher (ETV), 28Don and Nancy Edwards Scholarship, 29Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition, 29The Elks Skilled Trades Scholarship, 29Ellendale Ruritan Scholarship Award, 29Emergency Dentists USA Scholarship, 29Ennes Educational Foundation Trust Youth Scholarship, 29Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others, 6Ethel Cuff Black Book Award, 30FFCA Foundation Scholarship, 30Feeding Tomorrow, the Foundation of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Freshman Scholarships, 30Fred Fifer III Memorial Scholarship, 30First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship, 30Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, 30Foundation for Blended and Online Learning (FBOL), 30Joe Foss Institute Scholarship Essay and Video Contests, 31Michael C. Ferguson Achievement Award, 6GGarbutt Family Scholarship, 31Generation III Scholarships, 31GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, 31George E. Gordy/Family Educational Trust Scholarship, 31Dr. C. Edward Graybeal Scholarship, 31Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship, 32HAntoinette A. Hampton Scholarship, 32Harvard Business Services Student Entrepreneur Scholarship, 32Amanda Haxton Memorial Scholarship, 32The William H. Heald Scholarships, 32Hearn Scholarship, 32Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship, 5George H. Henry Award, 32Lee Hirsch Scholarship, 32Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) General College Scholarship Program, 33Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, 5Mark B. Holzman Scholarship, 33

IInspire Scholarship, 33ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial Scholarship, 33Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 33

JJanosik Family Scholarship Fund, 33J.B.L. Scholarship Trust, Inc., 34Johnson Orthodontics Extraordinary Smiles Scholarship, 34KKelly Family Scholarship, 34John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest, 34Kent County Association for Family and Community Education Scholarship, 34Kiwanis Club of Seaford Scholarship, 34LCharlesa Lowell Scholarship, 35Kay Lutz Athletic and Academic Scholarship, 35MEric Marder Scholarship Program of the Immune Deficiency Foundation, 35Thurgood Marshall College Fund, 35John A. & Louise V. Maslin Scholarship, 35MATRA Scholarship, 35Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. Scholarships, 35MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship, 36Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship, 36Middletown Historical Society Student Competition, 36Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Traditional Scholarship, 36Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation – Warnell Scholarship, 36Milford High School Alumni Scholarship, 36William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr. Scholarship, 37Miss Delaware Pageant (A Scholarship Program), 37The Monday Club, 37Margaret F. Moore Foundation Scholarship, 37Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial Scholarship, 37Molly Murray Memorial Scholarship, 37Christa McAuliffe Teacher Incentive Program, 6NNational Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO), Delaware Chapter Scholarship, 37National Association of Women in Construction, Chapter #96, 38National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) “Free Speech Forever!”, Youth Film Contest, 38National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW), Delaware Chapter, Dr. Teresa D. Drummond Scholarship, 38National Eagle Scout Association Scholarships, 38National Federation of the Blind (NFB) Scholarship Program, 38National FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program, 38National First Responders Children’s Foundation, 38National Honor Society Scholarships, 38National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) Scholarship Programs, 39National Wild Turkey Federation Delaware Chapters Scholarship, 39Newark Community Band Scholarship, 39Newark High School Alumni Scholarship, 39Newark Morning Rotary Club, 39New Castle County Alumni Chapter Scholarship, Delaware State University, 39


IndexNU Friendship Outreach Scholarship, 39OJ.D. O’Connor Scholarship Fund, 40Odyssey of the Mind, Delaware – David R. Williams Memorial Scholarship, 40Optometry Incentive Program, 7PPerdue Scholarship, 40Barbara Kimmey Pierce Memorial Fund, 40Port of Wilmington Maritime Society’s Dennis Latina Scholarship, 40Howard and Edna Postles Scholarship, 40James H. Postles Scholarship, 40Wilbur E. Postles Scholarship, 41Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF), 41Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, 41Dr. Joseph P. Pyle Scholarship, 41QQuiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) Scholarships, 41RAyn Rand “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest, 42Ayn Rand “Fountainhead” Essay Contest, 42Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 42Regeneron Science Talent Search, 41A. Katharine Richards Scholarship, 42Margaret L. Richey Scholarship, 42Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program, 42John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship, 42Caesar Rodney Rotary Scholarship, 42Rotary Club of Wilmington, 43John J. & Rita D. Ryan Scholarship Fund, 43SJoseph B. Schafferman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, 43Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP), 6Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, 43SEED (Student Excellence Equals Degree) Scholarship Program, 43SeniorAdvice Caregiver Scholarship, 43Tony Silicato Memorial Scholarship, 44John A. and Marion B. Smitheman Scholarship, 44Society of American Military Engineers Delmarva Post, 44Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program, 44SPE Foundation Scholarship Program, 44Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program, 44Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Scholarship Program, 45Southern Delaware Education Foundation, 45Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Program, 7Speech-Language Pathologist Incentive Program, 7Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship, 45Evelyn E. Stricklin Scholarship, 45Eleanor B. and Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship, 45SUNY Maritime College Partnership, 6Sussex Foundation Scholarship, 45Swiss Benevolent Society of New York, Medicus Student Exchange Scholarships for Study in Switzerland, 45TElisabeth C. Tassone Oncology Scholarship, 46

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Delaware Program, 46 George A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Program, 46Lucille M. Tiro Scholarship, 46UUnited Negro College Fund (UNCF), 46U.S. Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, 46U.S. Air Force ROTC, 46U.S. Army Emergency Relief, MG James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children and Spouse Education Assistance Program, 46 U.S. Army ROTC, 47U.S. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 47U.S. Military Academies, 47U.S. Naval ROTC, 47U.S. Senate Youth Program, 47VVeterans to Machinist Scholarship Program Presented by CNC Machines, 48Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, 48WRyan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship, 48Linda Walge Penman Scholarship, 48Walmart Foundation Scholarships, 48Washington Crossing Foundation Annual National Scholarship, 48WGMD Scholar/Athlete Award, 48Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship, 48Juanita Williams Scholarship, 48Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship Fund, 49Wilmington High School Alumni Scholarship Inc., 49Woodbridge School District, 49YYouth Free Expression Project Film Contest, 49ZZeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Katherine B. Ross General Academic Scholarship, 49Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Katherine B. Ross Education Scholarship, 49

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is an employer-driven, “earn while you learn” model that combines on-the-job training with a job-related classroom or lab instruction. Registered Apprentices are sponsored by their employer and therefore typically work during the day and attend school at night.

Registered Apprenticeship is a proven approach for preparing workers from age 16+ for jobs while meeting the needs of business for a highly-skilled workforce.

Once workers complete their apprenticeship program, they are on their way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and little or no educational debt.

Every graduate of an apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized, portable credential that signifies that apprentices are fully qualified for the job, and which is accepted by industries and employers across the U.S.

In Delaware there are:• Around 1,400 Registered Apprentices (RA)• Around 350 employer sponsors with at least one RA

Over 20 Occupations with a program• Top 5 Occupations:

• Electrician• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters HVAC• Sheet Metal Workers• Construction Laborers

• But they also include:• Cooks• Auto Technicians Childcare Specialists• Childcare Specialists

What is Registered Apprenticeship? [email protected] (302) 761-8328

Is Registered Apprenticeship Right for Me?

Getting StartedAre you interested in earning while learning as a registered apprentice, but don’t know where to start?

• Go to: http://bit.ly/ApprenticeshipDE• Search for occupations to find your trade of interest. • Search for registered sponsors by trade or county in

Delaware and contact the employers to see who is hiring.

• Get quarterly updates about job alerts from sponsors in your trade by signing up for the newsletter and get info about events and other updates about the registered apprenticeship program in Delaware.

Career & Technical Students/GraduatesAre you a student or graduate from a vocational technical school? You may be eligible for an advanced placement in the Registered Apprenticeship program. If you graduated from one of the six vocational technical high schools in Delaware, you are eligible to apply for an exemption of the first year in the education component of the program. Ask the Adult Division of your local Vo-Tech School District for more information:

• Sussex Tech: (302) 856-9035• Polytech: (302) 697-4545• New Castle County Vo-Tech: (302) 683-3652

The Benefits of Apprenticeship• Build valuable skills• Built-in wage increases• Advance along a clear career path• Debt-free education• Receive a national credential (State of Delaware

Journeyperson papers upon completion)

Resources• Delaware’s Registered Apprenticeship• det.delawareworks.com/apprenticeship-and-training.

php Delaware Department of Labor dol.delaware.gov Delaware Joblink joblink.delaware.gov/ada/r

• State of Delaware Delaware.gov• US Department of Labor dol.gov


What is Registered Apprenticeship?

Registered Apprenticeship is an employer-driven, “earn while you learn” model that combines on-the-job training with a job-related classroom or lab instruction. Registered Apprentices are sponsored by their employer and therefore typically work during the day and attend school at night.

Registered Apprenticeship is a proven approach for preparing workers from age 16+ for jobs while meeting the needs of business for a highly-skilled workforce.

Once workers complete their apprenticeship program, they are on their way to a successful long-term career with a competitive salary and little or no educational debt.

Every graduate of an apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized, portable credential that signifies that apprentices are fully qualified for the job, and which is accepted by industries and employers across the U.S.

In Delaware there are:• Around 1,400 Registered Apprentices (RA)• Around 350 employer sponsors with at least one RA

Over 20 Occupations with a program• Top 5 Occupations:

• Electrician• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters HVAC• Sheet Metal Workers• Construction Laborers

• But they also include:• Cooks• Auto Technicians Childcare Specialists• Childcare Specialists

What is Registered Apprenticeship? [email protected] (302) 761-8328

Is Registered Apprenticeship Right for Me?

Getting StartedAre you interested in earning while learning as a registered apprentice, but don’t know where to start?

• Go to: http://bit.ly/ApprenticeshipDE• Search for occupations to find your trade of interest. • Search for registered sponsors by trade or county in

Delaware and contact the employers to see who is hiring.

• Get quarterly updates about job alerts from sponsors in your trade by signing up for the newsletter and get info about events and other updates about the registered apprenticeship program in Delaware.

Career & Technical Students/GraduatesAre you a student or graduate from a vocational technical school? You may be eligible for an advanced placement in the Registered Apprenticeship program. If you graduated from one of the six vocational technical high schools in Delaware, you are eligible to apply for an exemption of the first year in the education component of the program. Ask the Adult Division of your local Vo-Tech School District for more information:

• Sussex Tech: (302) 856-9035• Polytech: (302) 697-4545• New Castle County Vo-Tech: (302) 683-3652

The Benefits of Apprenticeship• Build valuable skills• Built-in wage increases• Advance along a clear career path• Debt-free education• Receive a national credential (State of Delaware

Journeyperson papers upon completion)

Resources• Delaware’s Registered Apprenticeship• det.delawareworks.com/apprenticeship-and-training.

php Delaware Department of Labor dol.delaware.gov Delaware Joblink joblink.delaware.gov/ada/r

• State of Delaware Delaware.gov• US Department of Labor dol.gov


Notes

The ACM is a tuition-savings agreement between the 15 southern states that are members of the Southern Regional Education Board. Eligible

students pay the in-state tuition for the public out-of-state college they are attending. You may apply for the ACM if you meet the

following eligibility criteria:

For more information, contact Delaware Higher Education Office

[email protected] • 800-292-7935

Program guidelines and applications available DelawareStudentSuccess.org/acm

Academic Common MarketIN-STATE TUITION AT OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES

You are a Delaware resident.1

Your program of study is not offered at the University of Delaware or Delaware State University.2

You have been accepted to, or you are already enrolled in, an eligible program of study that has been selected for the ACM by a participating public college.

3

Delaware Higher Education OfficeDelaware Department of Education 401 Federal Street, Suite 2Dover, DE 19901

[email protected] or 1-800-292-7935DelawareStudentSuccess.org

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