GFWC Delaware Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student

Scholarship Overview: A resident of Delaware who is returning to advanced education towards a degree/certificate in a college, university or technical institution one or more years after high school graduation
Application Available: October 1, 2024
Deadline Date: March 20, 2025

Scholarship Details:

GFWC Delaware is a 125 year old 1000 member strong volunteer community service organization with 21 clubs in Delaware communities and a member state organization of the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC).

The GFWC Delaware Non-Traditional scholarship is awarded to a resident of Delaware who is returning to advanced education towards a degree in a college, university or technical institution one or more years after high school graduation.  The scholarship is awarded based on academics, community service and need.  Applicants must submit a completed application along with evidence of a high school diploma or a GED certificate or evidence of current college or technical school enrollment and two letters of reference.  A resume is requested.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume

Essay Details:

Please provide a typewritten statement answering the two questions below. Please answer the questions in approximately 300 words and attach the typed essay to the end of the application:
A. “Please describe your current situation.”
B. “What do you intend to study in college or technical school and why?”

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

$1,000 scholarship to a “Non-Traditional Student,” a student returning to advanced education some time after completing high school graduation.

Website/URL: https://www.gfwcdelaware.com

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Diane Raycob
Contact Email: draycob@verizon.net
Contact Phone Number: 410-404-8236
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

The application and required references and documents must be received (postmarked) no later than April 1, 2024. Please allow mailing time. Mail completed application to: Diane Raycob, 9 Doolin Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
draycob@verizon.net
410-404-8236

Additional Scholarship Information:

To download application from the GFWC Delaware website, clicking on gfwcdelaware.com , then click on “What We Do.”

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce