Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship (Summer/Fall Semester)

Scholarship Overview: James H. Grove/Polytech Adult Ed graduates who are pursing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Available: January 1, 2026
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

This scholarship can be used two ways:

Graduate of the James H. Grove Adult High School pursuing further education in Polytech Adult Education program in Dover, or Graduate of the James H. Grove Adult High School AND Polytech Adult Education program in Dover pursuing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Any Graduate of the Groves School at Polytech Adult Education program
2. Pursuing further education anywhere, or
3. Attending the Polytech Adult Education continuing education program in Dover.

Application Requirements:

1. Complete the online application
2. 1 Recommender- cannot be a family member

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

Essay Details:

Margaret Richey was interested in funding a medical school student who wanted to practice medicine in an economically depressed area of the US or an underdeveloped country. Does this interest you and how would you pursue this?

Award Amount: Varies

Award Details:

One-time varied award; at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation. Students may re-apply for scholarship after each year.

Website/URL: http://www.delcf.org/scholarships

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Kent County, Delaware