by Gia Correa |
Last Updated: August 17, 2023 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for Delaware students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-2024 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
awards scholarships of varying amounts to students residing in all states except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Scholarship selection is competitive. The deadline is January 1st. More information here.
- awards $2,000 to students who exemplify high ethics in their activities. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities, community service and applying to college. The application is due January 6th. More details here.
- offers $10,000 to ten eligible students who are seeking a career in agriculture. Applicants must submit essays that explain their passion and interest in the field of agriculture. The deadline is January 6th. More details here.
- awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. The deadline is January 10th at 5PM. More information here.
awards those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander various awards that range from a one time to multi-year scholarships. Applicants must be Asian and or Pacific Islander, enroll full time, file for FAFSA, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and submit a recommendation letter. The deadline to apply is January 19th.. More details here.
offers $1,000 per year for graduating high school seniors who are seeking a degree in education. Applicants must major in education and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recommendation letters and SAT scores must also be submitted. The deadline to apply is January 27th. Apply here.
provides a range of awards to licensed FCC individuals that would like to seek higher education. Applicants must be licensed in FCC and active within the radio concentration, and exemplify good academic standing and community service. The deadline to apply is January 31st. More details here.
February
awards students who live in the eligible states grants between $5,000-$7,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and spiritual values. Students and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications open November 1st. The deadline is February 1st. More details here
awards senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. Applications open December 1st. The deadline is February 6th. Apply here.
awards students $4,000 to those that intend to enroll in a ABET program. Applicants must enroll in an ABET program. The deadline to apply is February 6th. More details here.
awards children of Simon Property Group employees $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be younger than 24 and a dependent of an employee who has been employed for at least a year. The deadline is February 15th. Learn more here.
offers Delaware students various amounts of financial aid for college fees. Applicants must apply after filing their FAFSA application to be considered eligible. Rewards are renewable for three years as long as 3.0 GPA is maintained. The due date to apply is February 23rd. More details here.
offers Delaware students who are seeking a degree in the fields of the humanities, social sciences or political sciences. Applicants must have filed a FAFSA application, attend the University of Delaware or Delaware State University and have an SAT score of 1000 to be eligible. The deadline is February 24th. More information here.
awards full tuition scholarships to Delaware students. Applicants must be attending Delaware State University, have a SAT score of 1000 and file their FAFSA application to be considered eligible. The reward is renewable for three if GPA requirements are met. The deadline is February 24th. Learn more here.
awards $1,250 per year to students that live in Delaware. Applicants must have a SAT score of 1290 and are pursuing an undergraduate degree. Rewards are renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained. The deadline is February 25th. More details here.
March
- provides students with various awards to those that demonstrate academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science or chemistry. To be awarded, students must be a graduating senior, plan to enroll as a full time student, intend to major and pursue chemistry related sciences, display financial need through FAFSA, and identify with African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here
offers scholarships to minority students who live in New Castle County, Delaware. Applicants must be accepted by Wilmington University and graduating/graduated from highschool. A GPA of 3.0 is also required. The deadline to mail in the application is March 2nd. More details here.
offers various awards to high school seniors who exemplify academic success and experience with home medical equipment. Applicants must reside in either Pennsylvania or Delaware and provide two letters of recommendation. The deadline is March 3rd. Learn more here.
- awards $2,500 to those graduating high school and intend to enroll in an institution, technical or trade school. Applicants must submit an essay, recommendation letters and grades, reside in Delaware and a manufactured home, and display community service. The deadline to apply is March 4th More details here.
- provides students with $500 in books and materials. Applicants must be a graduating senior, reside in the areas listed, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is March 13th. More information here.
awards full tuition coverage to students enrolling at Delaware State University after graduating highschool. Applicants must have graduated from a Delaware high school and will be notified of their eligibility when they apply to FAFSA. The deadline is March 15th. Learn more here.
- awards students up to $2,500 to those interested in the field of health care or education. Applicants must be graduating from a Delaware high school, a resident of Delaware, and submit a written essay. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
awards up to $500 to students intending to major in music. Applicants must be graduating from a Delaware high school and attend a four year institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th.More information here.
offers students up to $5,000 to those pursuing Pre-Med. To be awarded, students must be accepted into an institution pursuing Pre-Med and determined to participate in medical school, reside in Delaware, and a written essay. This scholarship may be renewed if a minimum GPA of 3.0 is maintained. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
- provides graduating seniors up to $10,000 throughout their college careers. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or have a minimum SAT score of 1100, be graduating from a Delaware high school, and reside in the following states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Applications open in November.The deadline to apply is March 15th More information here.
offers students up to $2,500 each year. Applicants must be graduating from Sussex County high school and enroll in a Delaware institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
grants students $5,000 per year to those that plan to obtain a degree in engineering or mathematics through an institution in Delaware. Applicants must be graduating from a high school within the Kent County area and pursue the subjects above at a Delaware institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
- awards students various awards to those that intend to study art, sciences, and mathematics. Applicants must be graduating from public schools located within the Brandywine school district, study one of the subject areas above, be recommended by a teacher from those subjects, as well as submit a written essay. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
- awards various awards to students interested in nursing that are closely related to veterans (son, daughter, or grandchild). Applicants must be closely related to a veteran, intend to pursue nursing, and demonstrate financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
- awards students with $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must identify as African American, be a resident of New Castle County, a graduating senior, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, enroll in a HBCU, and a recommendation is required. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here
- awards students graduating from Milford high school $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be graduating from Milford high school and display financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
provides students with chronic illnesses various awards for financial support. Applicants must have a history of chronic illness, be graduating or graduate of a Delaware high school, supporting documents detailing the impact on the students education, and a written essay. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
- awards students intending to major in science, mathematics, or music up to $3,000. Applicants must reside in New Castle county, major in the subjects above, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
awards students up to $3,000 to those that intend to major in business, STEM, or economics. Applicants must graduate from New Castle Country high school and major in the subjects above. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
awards $1,000 to Delaware students who are seeking careers related to librarianship and/or writing. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation and an essay detailing their interests in the librarian field of work. The application deadline is March 15th. More details here.
awards students interested in engineering, manufacturing, and construction management various scholarships. Undergraduate and graduate applicants are eligible for financial support. The deadline is March 19th. More information here.
provides various awards to female students planning to pursue an education in engineering, computer science, and engineering technology. Applicants must enroll full time and intend to pursue an ABET program, and submit a transcript, and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. The deadline to apply is March 20th. More details here.
- offers students various awards to those that want to pursue agriculture, agriculture business, or anything relating to green energy. Applicants must reside in Delaware, be a graduating senior, and major in the subjects above. Individuals residing in Sussex County are given preference. The deadline to apply is March 25th. More information here.
offers up to $10,000 to 25 incoming full-time college students. Applicants demonstrating leadership abilities and diversity are eligible from any state except Utah. Students must also be eligible for a Pell-Grant. The deadline to apply is March 27th. Read more here.
April
offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school students who are seeking further education after graduating and are registered with USA Hockey. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay paired with various academic documents. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
grants students various awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 that have seen the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants must submit a written essay, enroll into a college/university, and graduate from a high school within the U.S. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More details here.
- provides African American/Black students $500 to those residing in and attending a public high school in Sussex County. Applicants must be in good academic standing, enroll in an institution, and submit an essay or art based on the theme given. The deadline to apply is April 2nd. More information here.
awards numerous scholarships opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate scholars seeking financial support. Awards range from $2,000-$5,000. The deadline to apply is April 3rd. More information here
awards $1,000 scholarships to eligible senior high school students in Virginia, Delaware and Maryland. Applicants eligibility will be judged based on financial need, personal essays and academic success. The deadline is April 3rd. Learn more here.
awards students that are interested in the chicken industry financial support for their undergraduate degree. Applicants must participate in a golf themed competition to be considered eligible. Scholarship award amounts to $2,000. The application deadline is April 7th. More information here.
awards students $2,000 to those interested in the Chicken business. Applicants must be accepted into college/university, maintain good academic standing, intend to work within the Delmarva Chicken Business in the future, reside in Delaware or the other locations listed. The deadline to apply is Late April 7th. More details here.
provides high school seniors $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must be pursuing a degree related to Food and Nutrition to be considered eligible. A letter of recommendation and letter of college acceptance must be submitted as well. The deadline is April 10th. Apply here.
provides students $1,000 per year during their undergraduate program. To be eligible, students must be a resident of Delaware, indicative of financial need through FAFSA, and enrolled as a full time student. The deadline to apply is April 15th. More information here.
- awards senior high school students residing in the listed counties in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania up to $2,000 in financial support. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and plan to enroll at a 2-4 year college. The deadline is April 20th. More info here.
- seeks to provide African American or Black students with $20,000 to those that would like to pursue a degree in public policy or anything related. Applicants must be African American or Black, and pursue the subject area above. The deadline to apply is April 28th. More information here.
- awards African American or Black students $20,000 to those that intend to pursue law school after their undergraduate journey. Applicants must be African American or Black and attend law school post undergrad. The deadline to apply is April 28th. More information here.
awards students intending to major in environmental studies or engineering $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must reside in Delaware, be a graduating senior of a Delaware high school, major in the subjects above, submit a transcript and written essay. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More information here.
offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is April 30th. Learn more here
May
awards students $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must be graduating high school and a close relative (daughter, son, step child, or grandchild) of the post members listed. The deadline to submit is May 1st. More information here.
offers African-American/Black students financial assistance awards for financial assistance (varies). Applicants must be seeking a performing arts degree, at least a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to be eligible for the scholarship. The deadline for applying is May 7th. Learn more here.
awards African- American/ Black students seeking a full-time post secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and reside in a CBC member district. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is May 7th. Read more here.
awards full-time African-American/Black students up to $3,000 for degrees related to visual arts such as photography, graphic design, architecture and more. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is May 7th. Learn more here.
offer students that have played a crucial role in community service financial aid at a total value of $20,000. Applicants must have volunteered at least 20 hours with the Zakat Foundation, completed high school and are applying to a post-secondary institution. The deadline is May 10th. Learn more here.
awards female Delaware students seeking an undergraduate degree. Applicants must be older than 19, demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. References and letters of recommendation must be submitted as well. The scholarship is renewable. The deadline is May 15th. More details here.
offers a $5,000 loan to students pursuing a career in the medical field. Applicants must be in a program that will result in being a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The loan is renewable for three years if 2.75 GPA is maintained. The deadline is May 15th. More information here.
- grants students $5,000 per year to those that would like to pursue a high need profession in Delaware. Applicants must reside in Delaware, enroll as a full time student, and maintain good academic standing within the institution. The deadline to apply is May 19th More information here.
awards students $5,000 per year to those that are intending to major in education, specifically the areas listed. Applicants must reside in Delaware, enroll full time, and be in good academic standing within the institution. The deadline to apply is May 20th. More information here.
June
offers students expressing an interest in marine/ ocean fields of study. Applicants must display academic success and have been involved in NOSB once in their highschool career. The deadline is June 2nd. More information here.
will grant one graduating senior $10,000 in financial support. Applicants must be female, enroll full time, major in computer science, IT, or engineering, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have various experiences in community service and extracurricular activities. The deadline to apply is June 3rd More information here.
offers graduating high school and college enrolled Asian-American students $1,000 in financial support for college expenses. Applicants must be attending an institution in the listed counties in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The deadline is June 6th. More information here.
awards the winner of a prom attire competition $10,000 in prize money. The eight runner ups will also be awarded various amounts of prize money as well. The winner will be decided by community voting. The deadline is June 8th. Learn more here.
awards $1,500 to students interested in science and food. Applicants must intend to study the science of food, attend a college/university that is HERB approved, be in good academic standing, display qualities of leadership, and have a background of community service. The deadline to apply is June 15th. More information here.
offers American students of Korean descent awards between $500-$5,000. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate, graduate, or high school program and demonstrate financial need. The deadline is June 30th. Learn more here.
awards African-American/ Black students up to $2,000. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge about the pressing issues of the African-American community in a 750 word essay and have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The deadline for applying is June 30th. More details here.
July
August
September
rewards promising high school students for their original research projects by offering scholarship opportunities and national recognition. Any high school student may apply, individually or as part of a team. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $100,000 as students advance in the competition. The deadline to apply is September 30th. More information here.
October
awards high school seniors carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply for four-year achievement-based scholarships offered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Each year, 250 four-year scholarships of $10,000 and $20,000 are awarded through this program. The application deadline is October 31st.More information here.
November
awards an out of state student up to $11,000 in financial support for classes, tuition, and other college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance to be considered eligible. The deadline is November 1st. Read more here.
- offers highschool students that are involved with their high school’s cross country program up to $2,000. Applicants must be nominated for the award by their cross country coach (One male and one female) and plan to enroll at a 2-4 year post-secondary institution. The deadline is November 6th. More details here.
December
Deadline's Vary
awards up to $7,000 per academic year to students enrolled in Penn State University. Applicants must reside in one of the eligible, listed states and be incoming freshman or transfers. Applying is unnecessary as students are automatically considered when applying to the school. Consideration will be given to individuals who have filed their FAFSA first. Learn more here.
awards Delaware students who are the children of veterans that died or were imprisoned in the line of duty. Applicants must be directly related and under the age of 25 to be considered eligible. The deadline is 6-8 weeks before the beginning of college courses. More information here.
awards students seeking post-college education related to Jewish religious studies. Applicants must be attending studies in Jewish communal service, Jewish education, Jewish studies, Cantorial or Rabbinical degrees. Community involvement and academic success will be taken into consideration. Deadlines vary. Learn more here.
awards scholarships to students that live in Newark, Delaware and are seeking post-secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate Academic success and financial need. SAT scores and a written essay must be submitted as well. The deadline to apply is undecided currently. Learn more here.
- grants students $10,000 to those that exemplify leadership, integrity, and drive within their schools and communities. Applicants must be a graduating senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree full time. The application opens in October. More information here.
provides students graduating from Milford high school various awards. Applicants must reside within the Milford School District, be a graduating senior of Milford high school, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and enroll full time in a four year institution. This application opens in February. More information here.
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