Thomas A. & Mary Jo Russo Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Seniors from New Castle (DE), Chester (PA), or Delaware (PA) counties with financial need who will pursue a major in business or a vocational/trade program.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating senior of a New Castle County, DE, Chester County, PA or Delaware County, PA public high school
- Pursuing degree in a business-related field or vocational/trade program
- Must demonstrate financial need
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- 1 Recommender (not a family member)
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Essay Details:
Margaret Richey was interested in funding a medical school student who wanted to practice medicine in an economically depressed area of the US or an underdeveloped country. Does this interest you and how would you pursue this?
Award Amount: $20,000
Award Details:
Four-year scholarship of up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year), 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:
Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Business Management, Communications & Journalism, Design & Digital Communications, Finance & Accounting, Trades & Personal Services
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County, Regional
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools