John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Kent County seniors who will pursue a major in engineering or mathematics at a Delaware college.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating senior of a Delaware high school located in Kent County
- Will pursue a degree in engineering or mathematics at a Delaware institution and maintain a 2.8 GPA in their major
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, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $30,000
Award Details:
4-year award of up to $7,500 per year. Recipients will be reviewed annually and must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA. At the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.
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:
Possible short interview via ZOOM requested for finalists in 2026.
Filters:
Areas of Study: Engineering, Mathematics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Kent County
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions