Wilmington High School Alumni, Inc. (WHSA)
Scholarship Overview: New Castle County high school seniors who will be first-generation college student.
Application Available: January 1, 2026
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Details:
This scholarship is dedicated to supporting first generation college students. Offering a $3,000 scholarship for four years.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High School Senior
- New Castle County resident
- Plans to attend a 4 year institution pursuing any major
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
Application Requirements include:
- high school transcript
- SAT score
- 200-word essay describing your community and volunteer involvement, school activities
- Two letters of reference from your teacher (these letters should expand upon the student’s activities and leadership).
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Essay Details:
200-word essay describing your community and volunteer involvement, school activities
Award Amount: $3,000
Award Details:
$3,000 per year for a total of 4 years
Website/URL: http://www.whsainc.com
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: WHSA, Inc. Scholarship Committee
Contact Email: whs74alumni@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
All required documents can be submitted online.
Applications must be submitted no later than 12:59 pm on March 31st.
WHSA will announce the winner following the interviews.
WHSA will send the scholarship check to the college that student have been accepted upon receipt
of student required documents per semester during each year of college.
Additional Scholarship Information:
The recipient must maintain a 3.0 grade point average and provide an annual transcript showing the grade point average.
WHSA will announce the winner following the interview process.
WHSA will send the scholarship check to the college that student have been accepted upon receipt of student required documents per semester during each year of college.
Disbursement check of $375 per semester for four years.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County