NAUW Wilmington Branch
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for Delaware resident high school seniors who are graduating and have been accepted to a two- or four-year college, providing financial assistance in support of education and community service.
Application Available: September 30, 2026
Deadline Date: April 16, 2027
Scholarship Details:
The NAUW Wilmington Branch Annual Scholarship Award supports Delaware residents who are qualified applicants pursuing higher education in two‑ and four‑year institutions, universities, and accredited trade schools. This program underscores our longstanding dedication to educational advancement and community service.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Have a 3.0 GPA or better
- Submit a copy of the letter of acceptance to a two-year or four-year university/college pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Resident of the State of Delaware
- Has a history of being active in school and community.
Application Requirements:
- Online application
- College Acceptance Letter
- Document to prove DE residency
- Official HS transcript
- ACT/SAT score
- Provide a school record verifying the required days of attendance being 80% or higher
- 3 Reference documents – 1 for each of the following: academics, community service, and personal/character
- Photo
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Essay Details:
Write approximately 100–200 words describing yourself, your career goal(s), and the steps you are pursuing or planning to take to achieve those goals.
Award Amount: $500.00
Award Details:
The NAUW Wilmington Branch scholarship supports graduating students accepted into a two‑ or four‑year college by providing financial assistance that honors our legacy of advancing education and community service.
Website/URL: https://nauwwilmingtonbranch.org
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Joyce Bryant-McNeill
Contact Email: nzingha417@hotmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 215-680-5350
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Complete instructions included in scholarship application found here – https://nauwwilmingtonbranch.org/scholarship-application/ or attached
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware