Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED)+ Program – Delaware Technical Community College

Scholarship Overview: Free tuition for Delaware residents planning to attend Delaware Tech and pursue an academic degree or a workforce training certificate

Deadline Date: June 30, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Delaware residency
• 2.5 GPA. However, those who graduate high school with less than a 2.5 GPA may obtain an associate degree through the SEED scholarship program if they are enrolled in a pathway program and successfully complete each step. Workforce training certificates do not require a minimum GPA, but do require graduation from a Delaware high school/GED program.
• A student shall have satisfied admission standards as determined by Delaware Tech.
• A student shall have applied for all appropriate forms of financial aid for which the student is eligible including, but not limited to, the Federal Pell Grant, financial aid programs administered by the Delaware Higher Education Commission, financial aid programs administered by Delaware Tech, and shall have accepted all such financial assistance offered or awarded to the student, except for loans.
• No age restriction
• People 25 and older must meet a five-year Delaware residency requirement
• Includes all credit and non-credit programs leading to the award of a recognized academic credential or associate degree (this includes short-term certificate programs in areas such as diesel technology, allied health, or information technology (IT).
• Expanded to 10 semesters
• Part time is allowed after the first semester
• Applicants with a GED are considered
• Applicants with non-violent felonies are considered
• Undocumented students are considered

 

There are two different application processes: https://www.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed/steps-apply

1. Associate Degree – seeking, diploma, and credit certificate students
2. Workforce Development certificate students

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Transcript

Award Amount: Tuition

Award Details:

The SEED scholarship can be applied to an associate degree, diploma, credit certificate, bachelor’s degree, or workforce training program at Delaware Tech. The free tuition can be applied to five years of courses (paying for a full associate degree and one additional year toward a bachelor’s degree).
Pell grants, other tuition waivers, and other applicable need-based grant/scholarship aid will be used before SEED funding is applied. Fees and books are not covered.
*Course fees and books are not covered by the SEED Scholarship.

Website/URL: https://www.dtcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/types-aid/seed/scholarship-requirements

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: e-advising@dtcc.edu
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Visit Scholarship website to complete the online interest form/application.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Student Support Center
(302) 857-1000 (Call)
https://delawaretech.wufoo.com/forms/contact-us/

Filters:

Eligibility: Undocumented
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions, Trade/Technical Schools