Julie H. Shenk Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior in Brandywine public schools, planning to study education or nursing at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Graduating senior of a Brandywine public high school (Concord, Brandywine or Mt. Pleasant)
2. Must be a Delaware resident
3. Pursuing a bachelors degree in education (or nursing) at 4-year accredited postsecondary institution
4. Minimum 3.0 GPA

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. 1 Recommender (not a family member)

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

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

One $1,000 award at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.

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.

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Education & School Supports, Nursing
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County