STAR Scholarship (Wilmington University – SEED Extension)

Scholarship Overview: Students who graduate with an associate degree through the SEED program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and wish to continue their education

Deadline Date: September 1, 2025

Scholarship Details:

The WilmU STAR Scholarship is available to graduates from the SEED program to attend Wilmington University with half tuition*. The intent of this scholarship program is to offset the cost of tuition, thereby increasing the number of Delawareans who attend college and complete baccalaureate degree programs. The scholarship program is subject to available funds appropriated by Wilmington University. Reduced tuition rate will be applied prior to Pell funds so students can apply those funds towards the remaining tuition.

_{*Course fees and books are not covered by the WilmU STAR Scholarship.}

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Maintain SEED eligibility throughout associate degree conferral;
2. Earn a conferred associate degree with a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average (GPA) as indicated on the student’s official academic transcript;
3. The student must enroll and attend classes at Wilmington University within six months after the student has completed his or her associate degree under the SEED program;
4. The student must submit all official academic transcripts to WilmU’s Office of Admissions;
5. A student must satisfy admission standards as determined by Wilmington University and must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program;
6. A student must be enrolled full-time at Wilmington University during the fall and spring semesters.

Application Process:

1. Complete the Admissions Process.
2. Email a copy of the letter of eligibility provided by Delaware Technical Community College to Wilmington University’s Registrar Misty Williams at email starscholarship@wilmu.edu. Students can provide a physical copy in-person of the letter to the WilmU’s Registrar office, located at:320 N. DuPont Highway,
   New Castle, DE 19720,
   Doberstein Admissions Center (DAC) building
3. Upon completion of the requirements above, the student’s myWilmU account will be updated within five business days and once enrolled in courses the WilmU STAR scholarship will be visible in his or her account.
4. Students seeking to apply for financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The WilmU school code is 007948.

Deadline: Must meet all institutional deadlines to apply for admission, complete the FAFSA and submit all required forms.

Contact: Registrar at Wilmington University, starscholarship@wilmu.edu, 302-295-1121.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA

Award Amount: Half-Tuition

Award Details:

Award: Provides half tuition. Scholarships are subject to available funds appropriated by Wilmington University.
*Course fees and books are not covered by the WilmU STAR Scholarship.

Website/URL: https://www.wilmu.edu/scholarships/STAR_scholarship.aspx

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: starscholarship@wilmu.edu

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need, Minimum GPA/Class Rank, Undocumented
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions