American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch – Standard Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Graduating female from Sussex County attending either Cape Henlopen, Sussex Central, Indian River, Sussex Tech or Sussex Academy High School
Deadline Date: March 28, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Female graduating senior from one of the following high schools: Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, or Sussex Technical.
- Must attend a college or university next fall.
Application Requirements:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed not handwritten; PDF is fillable on Apple devices, otherwise complete in Word and return in PDF format)
- List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service, and work
experience - Rigorous original essay of up to 400 words that answers the question below
- One recommendation letter from someone other than a guidance counselor or family member
- Copy of transcript
- All requirements on checklist MUST be submitted to be considered for a scholarship
- Send all documents in one or more PDF format file(s)
Selection Criteria:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Rigor of course work
- Community service/volunteerism, activities or employment
- Leadership
- Essay
- Recommendation
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Essay Details:
Address the question below in a typed, double spaced rigorous original essay of no more than 400 words attaching it to this application either as one pdf or as a separate pdf.
Essay Question: “What is the most significant challenge facing your generation and what solutions would you propose? Include any reason and/or personal experience that has led you to choosing this challenge.”
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants regardless of school. The award will be sent to the winner’s college/university.
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Sheri Borrin
Contact Email: AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed not handwritten; complete in Word and return in PDF format) with all required documents attached.
Email completed application to AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Female, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Sussex County