Brandon Lee Brinkley Scholarship Program
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors seeking higher educational learning that will impact their career choice. U.S. citizen, Delaware resident, and high school senior with 2.5 GPA or above
Deadline Date: June 1, 2025
Scholarship Details:
The Brandon Lee Brinkley Scholarship Program was established to provide a financial scholarship award for high school seniors seeking higher educational learning that will impact their career choice in memory of Brandon Lee Brinkley.
Eligibility Requirements:
- High school senior
- U.S. citizen and resident of Delaware
- Accepted to an institution of higher learning
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Application Requirements:
- Completed application form (online version | pdf. version)
- Powerpoint presentation OR essay (see below)
- Two reference letters. (Must be in a sealed envelope with contact information and enclosed in the application packet.
- Proof of acceptance or an enrollment letter from an institution of higher learning of your choice
- Proof of Delaware residency must be provided. Please include a copy of state identification or license.
- Sealed official transcript that is mailed by your school, directly to Brandon Lee Brinkley Foundation (BLBF)
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Essay Details:
Essay and Presentation guidelines: (Essay format must be double-spaced (250 words and more), Times Roman, 12 pitch font).
PowerPoint on the following (must be 10 slides): “How do you plan to change your world or community today?” or a
Personal Narrative about “What is your gun violence reality?”
Award Amount: $300
Website/URL: https://www.blbfinc.org/uploads/1/4/0/7/140737803/blbf_scholarship_application_final_2021-2022.pdf
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Robin Brinkley White
Contact Email: rbirnkleywhite@blbfinc.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-276-8560
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
All application materials must be compiled and mailed to 534 E. 12th Street, Wilmington, DE. 19801
Filters:
Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools