Dr. Jill Biden Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Delaware seniors who will pursue careers as educators or physicians/PAs (not nursing) at an accredited college.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating senior of a Delaware high school.
- Delaware resident.
- Pursuing a career in health care or education at an accredited post-secondary institution
- This is only for students interested in becoming an Educator or an M.D., D.O., or P.A (This is not a scholarship for Nursing majors)
Application Requirements:
- Completed application*
- Recommender
- Essay question
- 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
Essay Details:
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 Amount: $2,500
Award Details:
One award of $2,500 per county. Nursing is not a qualified major for this scholarship. Only those with an intent to become an Educator, MD, PA or DO.
Website/URL: http://www.delcf.org/scholarships
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.
Additional Scholarship Information:
Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958
Filters:
Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Education & School Supports, Health Professions, Kinesiology & Physical Therapy
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Delaware