New Castle County Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: New Castle County residents pursuing an undergraduate degree in Fall 2024.
Deadline Date: March 24, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must reside in New Castle County (including within the City of Wilmington or other municipalities)
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Candidates must be pursuing or currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary undergraduate degree program OR be a graduating high school senior who has been accepted to attend an accredited post-secondary degree program starting in Fall 2024 (NOTE: Certificate and graduate programs do not meet the criteria for this scholarship).
*Family members (of the applicant) who are also enrolled in post-secondary degree programs are encouraged to apply. Submitting multiple applications from the same household is acceptable.
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Copy of transcript
- Must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting evidence by submitting the following:
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Most recent filed 1040 Tax Return
- Benefits Verification letter or statement
- Finalists invited to interview will be required to provide a formal headshot.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Essay Details:
Essay topics: Choose ONE of the following (1000 words maximum):
1. Share your Personal Statement.
2. Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your personal development.
3. Who is your biggest influence and why?
4. How has your family background or adversity affected your outlook on the world?
5. How has education contributed to who you are today?
6. Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
Award Amount: $3,000
Award Details:
This program will offer awards of $500 to $3,000.
Website/URL: https://www.newcastlede.gov/1870/College-Scholarship
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: Josue.O.Ortega@newcastlede.gov
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Please note: You must complete the entire application and upload all documents. Completing the online application can take up to 30 minutes; submissions will not be saved for later review, so we encourage applicants to have all relevant materials ready when beginning the online application.
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Workforce
Location Specific: New Castle County