3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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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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First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
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 Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Horatio Alger State Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Current high school juniors who will 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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Naomi Rabb Winston Scholarship in Two-Dimensional Art
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: 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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NSAL Writing Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: The NSAL Writing Scholarships in Short Story are annual scholarships for young writers ages 16 to 22.
Application Requirements: Essay
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, 2025
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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Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students in grades 9-12 by the March 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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