First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Eligible participants must live in a manufactured or modular home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application. Graduating seniors, GED recipients, or students who are currently enrolled in college, technical schools or trade schools; full- or part-time registration in an accredited program is acceptable
Application Available: August 30, 2025
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligible participants must live in a manufactured or modular home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application.

Completed application must be accompanied by an original type-written 300-word essay on Factory-Built Housing: A smart Solution to America’s Housing Crisis (Focus: How this approach meets real-world needs and your motivation to be part of the solution), a copy of your high school, GED, or college transcript, and three letters of reference from businesspersons, clergy, or community leaders. Only one of these may be from a school administrator or teacher. You may copy the included sheet for your letters of reference OR attach your individually typed letters of reference. To be considered, the completed application, with essay and reference, must be postmarked to FSMHA by April 15, 2026.

Selection is based on the essay response, scholastic grades, community involvement, honors recommendations, and personal goals.  Alternates will be selected and move to first place should a winner be disqualified, receive a full scholarship from another source, or decide not to further his/her education.  Recipients and those who are not chosen for this scholarship will be notified via mail in April.

Four (4) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors, GED recipients, or students who are currently enrolled in college, technical schools, or trade schools. Full or part-time registration in an accredited program is acceptable.

Award recipients may reapply annually.

 

 

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

Essay Details:

Type-written 300-word essay Factory-Built Housing: A smart Solution to America’s Housing Crisis (Focus: How this approach meets real-world needs and your motivation to be part of the solution).

Award Amount: $2,500

Award Details:

Award recipients may reapply annually. More than 1 award can be given each year.

Website/URL: https://www.firststatemha.org/industry/scholarship/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Jen Allen
Contact Email: Jennifer@firststatemha.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-674-5868
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Must be postmarked by April 15, 2026, to the address on the application. Copy of the application is found at the website.

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware