3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Academic Common Market – Regional Tuition-Savings Agreement
Deadline Date: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Tuition savings program for Delaware resident pursuing an eligible degree not offered at a Delaware public institution
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors or graduates of a Delaware high school who experienced a health-related issue that impaired their ability to pursue their education
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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American Association of University Women (Wilmington Branch)
Deadline Date: March 8, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating female high school senior or adult female who resides in New Castle County seeking to attend college
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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American Legion Auxiliary Dept of DE Nursing Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Graduating seniors of a Delaware high school who will pursue a degree in nursing.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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APIA Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors and college students who have financial need and are the first in their family to go to college
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Army Green to Gold (non-scholarship)
Deadline Date: August 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Soldiers who want to leave active duty to attend college
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Ayn Rand “Atlas Shrugged” Essay Contest
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors or college students who have an outstanding grasp on the philosophic meaning of “Atlas Shrugged”
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Boom & Bucket’s Student Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Currently enrolled students and future students pursuing a heavy machinery themed program
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Brown Hudner Navy Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: A scholarship to honor Navy sailors by providing post-secondary scholarship support to their children pursuing a STEM or health science degree at an undergraduate college or career training school
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Career-Based Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a Delaware public or private college in a major leading to a career in a high-need field in Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Caribbean-American Scholarship Sponsored by the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Association of Delaware
Deadline Date: July 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Student of Caribbean descent and a high school graduate from Delaware
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association Education Scholarship
Deadline Date: August 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors and postsecondary students with a history of hemiplegia, hemiparesis or pediatric stroke
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Cooke Young Scholars Program
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Teams of students complete a significant project that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society and is considered college graduate-level work.
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student who is an active golfer and plans to attend/is attending a four-year college or university
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Delaware Veteran Support Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High School seniors planning to enroll next fall in an associate and undergraduate degree program, trade school, or seek professional certifications.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Dr. Joseph P. Pyle Award
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior from Wilmington attending a New Castle County high school and planning to enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college, or trade/vocational school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicants must be an education major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a current senior in a Delaware high school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett STEM Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be an underrepresented minority with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a science/math major, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service, and reside in Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Educator Support Scholarship Undergraduate Programs
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in education (in a classroom or as a specialist) in specific certifications
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Elsie B. Moore Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware Students who are newly enrolled first year medical students who have been accepted for admission in the fall of 2026
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Evelyn E. Stricklin Award
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior graduating from Delaware High School who plans to attend University of Delaware next fall
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Flagship Scholarship
Deadline Date: November 20, 2025
Scholarship Overview: LGBTQ+ and ally students who are earning their undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at accredited colleges in the United States
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for women in Delaware who have interrupted their education for various reasons and now seek to return to school to better their opportunities.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Garbutt Family Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of Milford High School who can demonstrate financial need and will attend a 4-year college/university next fall
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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H. Fletcher Brown Award
Deadline Date: March 19, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or undergraduate student planning to attend graduate school next fall pursuing a degree in engineering, chemistry, medicine, dentistry or law
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Hearn Educational Fund Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior graduating from Milford High School planning to attend a 2-year, 4-year or trade/vocational school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Howard and Edna Postles Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors from Milford, DE with a strong academic record planning to enroll in any form of post-secondary education
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Ivyane D.F. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: June 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: A current or former Delaware youth, who is or has experienced foster care in Delaware and is planning to enroll or actively enrolled in an institution of higher learning or trade school
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Kids’ Chance of Delaware
Deadline Date: August 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for children of a parent who died or was seriously injured in a Delaware workers’ compensation accident
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (Career & Technical)
Deadline Date: August 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors and students of nondegree certificate program or vocational training who are the child/stepchild/grandchild of living service members of the U.S. Marine Corps
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (Undergraduate)
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors and undergraduates who are the child/stepchild/grandchild of living service members of the Marine Corps
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Mary Vivian Myhand Outland Scholarship
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship to assist young women that reside in Sussex County, DE and are graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education who exemplify Scholarship, Leadership, and Community Service.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Ms. Cooki M. Jones Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with an education major, already accepted or attending an accredited four-year college or university.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship in Two-Dimensional Art
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Artists between 16 and 22 who demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of success
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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National Honor Society Scholarships
Deadline Date: November 24, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors with good standing of the National Honor Society
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students interested in pursuing a restaurant, food service or hospitality undergraduate degree at an accredited U.S. college or university
Application Requirements: Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships – 30 different opportunities!
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Over 30 scholarship opportunities for citizens of the United States who attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States and study subjects ranging from STEM, medical, law, humanities and more
Application Requirements: Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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North Carolina Central University Alumni Association/Delaware Chapter
Deadline Date: April 25, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Delaware seniors planning to attend North Carolina Central University.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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NSAL Writing Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: The NSAL Writing Scholarships in Short Story are annual scholarships for young writers ages 16 to 22.
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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NWTF’s Dr. James Earl Kennamer Scholarship Program (National Wild Turkey Federation)
Deadline Date: December 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior planning to attend a 2- or 4- year institution and participates in hunting, supports the conservation of the wild turkey and the preservation of our hunting heritage
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS)
Deadline Date: November 6, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors with great independent STEM research projects could win up to $250,000
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Rhoneise Barnett-Smith, MD Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, accepted or matriculating in an accredited four-year college or university, demonstrates leadership and a passion for community service.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship (Spring Semester)
Deadline Date: December 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: James H. Grove/Polytech Adult Ed graduates who are pursing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship (Summer/Fall Semester)
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: James H. Grove/Polytech Adult Ed graduates who are pursing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Shealese P. Russell-Reams Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a students planning to attend an HBCU with a major in a STEM field, have a GPA of 3.0 or above, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship in Classical Voice
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Singers ages 16 to 22 who demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of success
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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St Martha’s Bethany Beach Need-based Scholarships
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Any graduating senior or recent graduate of Delaware Indian River High School who will pursue a degree in education, behavioral science, healthcare, nursing, social services, medical techs, STEM, teaching and veterinary sciences
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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STAR Scholarship (Wilmington University)
Deadline Date: September 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students who graduate with an associate degree through the SEED program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and wish to continue their education
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Tamika Davis-Cannon Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student entering a science-related field, have a GPA of 3.2 or above, already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest for high school students
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Vonyé (Hackett) Nelson Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, entering a business/finance/technology degree program, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Wilbur E. Postles Award
Deadline Date: March 19, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior who has lived in Delaware for at least four years and has a strong academic record
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship
Deadline Date: July 3, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student who is a current employee/caddie of Wilmington Country Club or a dependent of a WCC employee with financial need
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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