Imogene Coca Compassion in Care Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Returning Delaware student seeking a nursing/medical technician degree or certification who has been out of high school and working at least 5 years or already has their Associate’s degree.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Students who are Delaware residents pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nursing or other medical field that have: 

• • a) Been out of school and employed for at least 5 years, or 
  • b) Received an Associate’s degree from a community college.
• Student must demonstrate financial need

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

Award Amount: $2,000

Award Details:

Students may reapply for funds.

Website/URL: https://delcf.org/scholarships/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 3028891907
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Apply on the DCF scholarship website, https://delcf.org/scholarships/ and click on this specific application title after creating an account.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Health Professions, Medical Assistants & Technicians, Nursing
Applicant’s Current Education Level: Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware