Frank D. Vari Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Salesianum senior living in the city of Wilmington who will pursue a degree at a Delaware institution
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Charter School of Wilmington senior living in the city of Wilmington who will pursue a degree at a Delaware institution.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be a Wilmington resident
• Graduate from Salesianum during 2025-2026 SY
• Plan to attend a Delaware college or university.

Application Requirements

• Financial need must be shown (FAFSA must be less than 35,000)
• Students must submit a required essay.

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

Essay Details:

A packet of information about Author, former President of the Wilmington City Council and WWII Veteran, Frank D. Vari, is available in your Guidance Office or you can receive one from the DCF by emailing Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org. There is also a monument to Mr. Vari in the Frank D. Vari Plaza of Union Park Gardens in Wilmington. Applicants are encouraged to visit it.

Please answer one of these three questions:
1. What does it mean to be an American?
2. As an American, who has inspired you the most in your life and how?
3. Based on the packet of information, who is Frank D. Vari?

Award Amount: $3,000

Award Details:

One time award up to $3,000 at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.

Website/URL: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dcfs

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Jane Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Create an account at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dcfs or visit your school counselor for an application

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions