Delaware Art & Design Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: High school senior or current college student, Delaware resident, and seeking a Fine Arts degree.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a resident of a Wilmington Enterprise Community within the City of Wilmington.
• Demonstrate Financial Need
• Applicant can be a High School Senior or current College Student.
• Student must be pursuing a degree in art or design (not performance art).

Application Requirements:

1. Completed application*
2.  Recommender
3. Essay question
4. Transcript

*This scholarship uses a separate application on the DCF’s website . To be considered for these scholarships, you must follow instructions on the DCF website (https://delcf.org/scholarships/) to obtain, complete and submit a separate application form

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript

Award Amount: $20,000

Award Details:

One time award. Student may reapply following years.

Website/URL: https://delcf.org/scholarships/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907

Additional Scholarship Information:

Fine Arts is defined as anything with regards to Art but Acting. However, theatrical lighting, costume design or set design does apply.

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Arts (Visual & Performing), Design & Digital Communications
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: Delaware