Academic Common Market – Regional Tuition-Savings Agreement
Deadline Date: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Tuition savings program for Delaware resident pursuing an eligible degree not offered at a Delaware public institution
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Ayn Rand “Anthem” Essay Contest
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest- Open to all middle & high school students worldwide, ages 13 and older
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Ayn Rand “Fountainhead” Essay Contest – Fall Prompt
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Open to all middle school and high school students worldwide who have read Ayn Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Ayn Rand “Fountainhead” Essay Contest – Summer Prompt
Deadline Date: June 7, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Open to all middle school and high school students worldwide who have read Ayn Rand’s book “The Fountainhead”
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Ayn Rand “The Fountainhead” Essay Contest – Winter Prompt
Deadline Date: December 20, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Open to all middle school and high school students worldwide who have read Ayn Rand’s book, “The Fountainhead.”
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 2, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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BigFuture Scholarship (April)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (August)
Deadline Date: August 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (December)
Deadline Date: December 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (February)
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (January)
Deadline Date: January 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (July)
Deadline Date: July 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (June)
Deadline Date: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (March)
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (May)
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (November)
Deadline Date: November 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (October)
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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BigFuture Scholarship (September)
Deadline Date: September 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of the National Academy of Finance program at any participating Delaware high school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Coolidge Scholarship
Deadline Date: December 16, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Full-ride merit scholarship open to current juniors planning to attend college the fall after their senior year.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 9, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Contest open to all high school, college, and university students enrolled during the period of the contest.
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Teams of students complete a significant project that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society and is considered college graduate-level work.
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Denny Sanford Arizona State University Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Current high school senior who will pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Donald & Nancy Edwards Scholarship
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school Junior participating in the Upward Bound program through UD or Delaware Tech
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Case Study Scholarship
Deadline Date: October 13, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for high school students pursuing education in all sectors of the fashion industry including design and product development, merchandising, marketing, and business strategy.
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Current high school JUNIORS who plan to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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J.F.K. Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadline Date: January 12, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest open to U.S. high school students in grades nine through 12 attending public, private, parochial or home schools
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Linda Walge Penman Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Any high school junior or senior attending school in Delaware with career aspirations in librarianship and/or writing
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Manufactured or Modular Home Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware resident living in a manufactured or modular home (1+ year) pursuing college, trade, or technical programs full or part-time next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship in Two-Dimensional Art
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: 2-D artists between 16 and 22 who demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of success
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Newark Community Band George Whitmyre Jr. Memorial 2026 Scholarship
Deadline Date: January 2, 2026
Scholarship Overview: 11th or 12th grade student with excellent sightreading skills and will be available to attend Wednesday evening band rehearsals January – March
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest
Deadline Date: April 3, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school students (grades 9–12) creating a short video promoting organ and tissue donation.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Patriotic Art Contest (2-Dimensional)
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9–12 submitting two-dimensional artwork
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Patriotic Art Contest (3-Dimensional)
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9–12 submitting three-dimensional artwork, including pieces made from paper, papier-mâché, pottery, clay, metal, fabric, or similar materials.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship in Classical Voice
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Singers ages 16 to 22 who demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of success
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sphinx Competition
Deadline Date: October 20, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school and adults (to age 30) Black and Latinx string musicians national competition with scholarship opportunities.
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship
Deadline Date: January 6, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Passion-based scholarship program for U.S. students aged 16–26 pursuing higher education.
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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United States Senate Youth Program Delaware
Deadline Date: October 9, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school junior or senior who demonstrates leadership through public service and wants to attend a leadership program in Washington D.C.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students with autism
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students with Down syndrome
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest for high school students
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship
Deadline Date: July 3, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student who is a current employee/caddie of Wilmington Country Club or a dependent of a WCC employee with financial need
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Writing Scholarship (NSAL)
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: For young fiction writers ages 16–22 for advanced study, training, or college.
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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