DSWA Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran who will major in engineering or environmental studies at an accredited university or college.
Application Available: September 1, 2023
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student who plans to major in any area of Environmental Studies or Engineering at an accredited university or college. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years on the basis of maintaining a 3.0 GPA, remaining in an approved major at an accredited university or college, and completing a DSWA renewal form. Applications are accepted year-round; the application deadline is April 30th of each year. The chosen applicant will be notified of their award by July 1.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a Delaware Resident
- Must be a senior in a Delaware high school, Homeschool, or veteran of the U.S. armed services
- Major in an Environmental Focused Major, including: Environmental Studies, Engineering, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Other related environmental fields
Application Requirements:
- Completed Application
- Completed Essay
- Official Transcript
Selection Criteria:
The entirety of the recipient’s application will be considered but the recipient should possess a passionate interest in environmental issues with an emphasis on diversity impacts.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Essay Details:
Essay Question: Tell us in 500 words or less about where you envision a degree in environmental studies or engineering taking you. Specifically include any attributes or characteristics from your background that can help contribute to diversity in the field of environmental studies. (Examples include but not limited to education, socioeconomic background, gender, race, nationality, unique abilities, personal experiences, hardships, etc.)
Award Amount: $2,500
Award Details:
The Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship annually that is renewable for a total of four years on the basis of maintaining a 3.0 GPA, remaining in an approved major at an accredited university or college, and completing a DSWA renewal form.
Website/URL: https://dswa.com/scholarship/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Sarah Culler
Contact Email: sec@dswa.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Please visit the website to review scholarship details and use the provided link to apply.
Filters:
Eligibility: U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident, Veteran/Active Duty/1st Responder (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Environmental Science, Education & School Supports, Engineering
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware