Harry C. Anthony, Jr. Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Current First Generation college student from Sussex or Kent County in a Pre-Med track in college, aspiring to be an M.D. or D.O.
Application Available: December 15, 2026
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Details:
Applicant must:
- Be a resident of Kent or Sussex County, Delaware (while they were in high school)
- Be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year at an accredited college or university
- Be a first generation aspiring medical student in an undergraduate degree program, planning to pursue a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
degree (i.e. first generation to specifically pursue a medical degree) - Demonstrate financial need
- Write an essay describing themself and explaining why they are interested in medicine
Applications are found online here: https://delcf.org/scholarships/
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $2,500
Award Details:
One time award of $2,500 at the discretion of the BOD of DCF.
Website/URL: https://delcf.org/scholarships/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Health Professions
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student
Location Specific: Kent County, Sussex County, Delaware