Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Incoming junior or senior at Delaware State University majoring in criminal justice
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Incoming junior or senior at Delaware State University majoring in criminal justice
2. Financial need (preferred)
3. Preference given to those applicants who plan to stay in Delaware in law enforcement upon graduation.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. Letter of Recommendation

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: $3,500

Award Details:

Up to $3,500, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation scholarship committee. Students may reapply for this scholarship after winning award.

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 accompany application to move forward.

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions, Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)