Better Business Bureau – Douglas M. Hershman Scholarship for Ethics & Civic Engagement
Deadline Date: January 14, 2026
Scholarship Overview: For a Delaware high school senior that personifies high ethics and strong moral character as demonstrated though ethics and strong civic mindedness.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Dave Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware seniors who will attend Delaware State University full time next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Davidson Fellows Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 11, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Teams of students complete a significant project that has the potential to make a positive contribution to society and is considered college graduate-level work.
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Needs-based college/trade program scholarship for seniors and high school graduates who are active and emerging organizers active in movements for progressive social change in their communities
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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DDC College Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors or undergraduates with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who will attend college next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DE On-site Wastewater Recycling Association Scholarship (DOWRA)
Deadline Date: September 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware residents pursuing or will pursue a certification or a degree in the onsite wastewater field.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Del-One Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who are Del-One members in good standing, active in the community, and attending college next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Afro American Sports Hall of Fame
Deadline Date: March 6, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior athlete of a Delaware high school who will be attending an accredited college/university in fall 2026
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Army National Guard (State Tuition)
Deadline Date: August 31, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Delaware National Guard members attending a Delaware institution
Application Requirements: Transcript
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Delaware Art & Design Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or current college student, Delaware resident, and seeking a Fine Arts degree.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Delaware Association of Educational Office Professionals (DAEOP) Student Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior who is entering an accredited college for at least two years in a secretarial or related office/business occupational field (i.e. accounting, business technology, etc.)
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Delaware Cedar Foundation
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors applying to college or trade school for the first time, or second-year students reapplying for a second opportunity.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Cedar Foundation: Special Needs Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Special needs seniors graders applying to college or trade school for the first time, or second-year students reapplying.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Fine Arts Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Wilmington Enterprise Community senior with financial need who will pursue a degree in art or design.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Delaware Forestry Association Scholarship Award
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student majoring in forestry or a related major
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student who is an active golfer and plans to attend/is attending a four-year college or university
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Delaware PTA
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for graduating Delaware public high school students planning to enter an Education, Early Childhood Education or related career path at any 2- or 4-year college/university.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Scholarship- AAUW of Middletown
Deadline Date: May 4, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Female seniors from Appoquinimink School District pursuing higher education in any degree including STEAM, policy/law, healthcare, or education.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware School Counselor Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college/university or attending a certified trade school or apprenticeship
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware School Nutrition Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 8, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware seniors who will pursue a major in a food and nutrition-related field.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware State University Scholarship (New Castle County Alumni Chapter)
Deadline Date: June 7, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior from a New Castle County high school that will attend Delaware State University in the fall immediately following high school graduation
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Tech Graduate Scholarship (American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch)
Deadline Date: March 27, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Female college student who has completed 2 years at Delaware Tech and plans to complete her degree at a 4-year institution
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Veteran Support Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High School seniors planning to enroll next fall in an associate and undergraduate degree program, trade school, or seek professional certifications.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Denny Sanford Arizona State University Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Current high school senior who will pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Auxiliary Education Scholarship Program (Full-time students)
Deadline Date: March 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for students of DAV members attending an accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States or U.S. territory.
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Auxiliary Education Scholarship Program (Part-time students)
Deadline Date: March 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for students of DAV members attending an accredited college, university or vocational school in the United States or U.S. territory.
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Disabled American Veteran (DAV) Auxiliary Vocational/Training Assistance Reimbursement Program
Deadline Date: March 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Tuition/course reimbursement for students of DAV members seeking education opportunities at education facilities
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Diversity in Safety Scholarship (Chemours & NSC)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students of color pursuing an undergraduate degree at HBCUs or HSIs to start a career in safety.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Donald & Nancy Edwards Scholarship
Deadline Date: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school Junior participating in the Upward Bound program through UD or Delaware Tech
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Dover High School Alumni Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduate of Dover High School pursuing a degree with financial need
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school seniors planning to major in education next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett STEM Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware underrepresented minority high school seniors planning to major in science or math and showing strong academics, leadership, and service.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Drew Bilinski Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of a Delaware Catholic high school pursuing a 4-year degree with financial need
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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DSEA Christopher K. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: January 23, 2026
Scholarship Overview: The members of DSEA invite all high school seniors graduating from a public school, who intend to pursue a career in teaching, to apply for this scholarship
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DSEA Howard Weinberg Scholarship
Deadline Date: January 23, 2026
Scholarship Overview: The scholarship is designed to assist a DSEA member’s child or dependent in obtaining their goal of a college degree
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DSEA Retired Education Association Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors in Delaware public school districts who plan on majoring in education
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DSU – Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Merit-based scholarship for high school seniors planning to enroll at Delaware State University full time
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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DVMA/Merck Animal Health Student Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Veterinary students in their second, third or fourth year of veterinary school and are Delaware residents
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Robert J. & Kathryn W. Davis Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Resident of the city of Milford (within 15 miles radius) majoring in education or biology/medicine and showing financial need
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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SMART Scholarship (Department of Defense)
Deadline Date: December 5, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Full tuition for high school senior who will attend college in a STEM program and will begin their career in a prestigious civilian position with the Department of Defense
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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