GFWC Delaware Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: The GFWC Delaware [Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs and Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs (DSFWC)] Scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Delaware high schools or students returning to school (one or more years after high school graduation) who will pursue a either a degree in a college or university or a certificate in a vocational or technical institution.
Application Available: December 1, 2022
Deadline Date: April 1, 2023
Scholarship Details:
The GFWC Delaware Scholarship is awarded to prospective students who demonstrate excellence in academics with honors and awards, elected offices, extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, dramatics, music, arts, publications, etc.), community service and work experience and who demonstrate financial need.
Requirements for Graduating High School Seniors: an official transcript from your school, letters of recommendation from your high school counselor and one
other administrator or teacher from your high school career (total of 2) and a typewritten statement answering the question: What do you intend to study in
college or technical school and why (in approximately 150 words)?
Requirements for Students Returning to School (one or more years after High School Graduation): official evidence of a high school diploma or GED certificate, letters of recommendation from an employer or a supervisor within a volunteer service organization (total of 2) and a typewritten statement answering the question: What do you intend to study in college or technical school and why (in approximately 150 words)?
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter of Recommendation(s)
Essay Details:
Essay question for Graduating High School Seniors: What do you intend to study in college or technical school and why (in approximately 150 words)?
Essay question for Students Returning to School (one or more years after High School Graduation): What do you intend to study in college or technical school and why (in approximately 150 words)?
Award Amount: $2,000
Award Details:
The GFWC Delaware Scholarship will be awarded in May 2023 and will be submitted to the student’s school. The awardee may attend the GFWC DSFWC annual convention in May 2023 to accept a certificate and is asked to say a few words.
The scholarship is not renewable but students may reapply each year.
Website/URL: http://www.gfwcdelaware.org
Contact Name: Linda R. King
Contact Email: lrking126@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 302-354-8470
Submission Contact Name: Linda R. King
Submission Email: Lrking126@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Applications will be accepted through Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Lrking126@gmail.com or applicants may send their applications by regular mail to: Linda R. King, 109 Pond Drive, Milton, DE 19968 to be received by April 1, 2023.
Filters:
Eligibility: Academic/Merit, Financial Need
Profession/Major: Open to All
Grade Level: Undergraduate Students, High School, Technical Level Students, Graduate Students, High School Graduates
Institution Type: 4-year college, 2-year college, Trade/Vocational/Certificate Programs
Other: Community Service