American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch – Future Educator Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Graduating female senior from Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech or Indian River High School who will pursue a degree to teach

Deadline Date: March 27, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Current female seniors at one of the following area public high schools: Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, or Sussex Technical.
2. Planning to pursue a degree in education at college or university next fall.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed or printed); Submit Application Form in PDF format
2. Rigorous original essay of up to 400 words that answers the question on the next page
3. Current transcript
4. List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service, and work experience
5. Letter of recommendation from someone other than a guidance counselor or family member
6. All requirements on checklist MUST be submitted to be considered for a scholarship
7. Send all documents in one or more PDF format file(s)
8. Submit only one type of AAUW CG Scholarship
9. Please understand we will be checking for AI-generated essays

This information is described on the application.

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

Essay Details:

Address the question below in a typed, double-spaced essay and attach it to the application, either as one pdf or as a separate pdf.

Essay Question: “Currently it has become harder to identify misinformation. Describe a new school course or extra-curricular program that would effectively teach media literacy. Explain what you would include and why you believe it would be successful in preparing students to navigate today’s information landscape.”

Award Amount: $5,000

Award Details:

The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants regardless of school. Award will be forwarded directly to the winner’s college or university.

Website/URL: https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AAUW-CG-2026-Future-Educator-Scholarship-Application-Form-.pdf

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Sheri Borrin
Contact Email: aauwcgscholarship2026@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Email all required parts of the scholarship application in one or more PDF format file(s) to aauwcgscholarship@gmail.com

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Female, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Sussex County