Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Sussex County seniors and college students that are/will be pursuing a career in agriculture, agribusiness, or a green energy-related field.
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Graduating senior of a Delaware high school or a current college student
2. Must reside in the state of Delaware (preference is given to Sussex County residents)
3. Pursuing a career in agriculture, agri-business or a green energy-related field.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. 1 Recommender (not a family member)

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

Essay Details:

Margaret Richey was interested in funding a medical school student who wanted to practice medicine in an economically depressed area of the US or an underdeveloped country. Does this interest you and how would you pursue this?

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

Amount at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.

Website/URL: http://www.delcf.org/scholarships

Scholarship Manager Information:

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

Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Business Management, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Sussex County, Delaware