Committee of 100 Academic Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior from New Castle County high school planning to pursue a degree in business, economics or STEM
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Graduating senior of a New Castle County, DE high school accepted to an accredited college or university, with the intent to major in business, economics, or STEM.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: Up to $5,000

Award Details:

Up to $5,000, one-time 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.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Possible short interview via ZOOM requested for finalists in 2026.

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Health Professions, Food & Nutrition, Information Technology, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: New Castle County