Joanne Richardson Smith Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors of New Castle County pursing a four-year college in any major and must be a first-generation attending college
Application Available: January 1, 2024
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Offering a $2,000 per year for four years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High School Senior
- New Castle County resident
- Plans to attend a 4 year institution pursuing any major
- Applicant must be a first generation attending college
Application Requirements include:
- high school transcript
- SAT score
- 200-word essay describing your community and volunteer involvement, school activities
- Two letters of reference from your teacher (these letters should expand upon the student’s activities and leadership).
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $2,000
Award Details:
$500 per year for a total of 4 years
Website/URL: http://www.whsainc.com
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: WHSA, Inc. Scholarship Committee
Contact Email: whs74alumni@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Application forms have been sent to all high school counseling offices or go to website: WHSAINC.com
Applications and letters of reference should be sent to: WHSA, Inc. P O Box 2601 Wilmington, DE 19805-9996
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30th.
WHSA will announce the winner following the interviews.
WHSA will send the scholarship check to the college that student have been accepted upon receipt
of student required documents per semester during each year of college.
Application must be postmarked by April 30th
Additional Scholarship Information:
The recipient must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and provide an annual transcript showing the grade point average.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County