Career-Based Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a Delaware public or private college in a major leading to a career in a high-need field in Delaware
Application Available: December 1, 2025
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

This scholarship is for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a Delaware public or private college in a major leading to a career in a high-need field in Delaware.  High school seniors and current undergraduate students attending a Delaware institution are invited to apply!

Eligibility Requirements:

• Delaware resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the application deadline and in financial need
• Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at a Delaware public or private institution
• Must meet your institution’s Satisfactory Academic Policy
• Candidates must complete the online scholarship application and submit the 2026–2027 FAFSA by May 15, 2026

Students must be pursuing a major leading to a High Need Career in Delaware. Eligible majors are:

• Accounting
• Business Administration (Business Analytics, Business Management, Human Resource Management concentrations only)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Healthcare Management/Administration
• Nursing
• Operations Management

* The Delaware Higher Education Office and the Delaware Department of Labor review employment trends in the state and update the list of high–need career fields every five years.

Application Requirements:

• Apply online at Delaware Higher Education Financial Aid Portal by May 15, 2026
• The application will ask for anticipated 2026–2027 enrollment information (institution and major). The 2026–2027 FAFSA will be required and collected during the review process
• Please Note – All application materials must be submitted by 4:30pm on 5/15/2026

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: Varies

Award Details:

The scholarship amount will be determined based on the eligible applicant pool and available funds. The award is not automatically renewable, but students may reapply each year. Recipients are eligible to receive a maximum of four awards. Multiple students will be awarded each year in each of the eligible high-need fields.

Website/URL: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Lisa Condon
Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Contact Phone Number: 3027354120
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

In order to apply for scholarships from the DHEO, you first need to Create your Student Account in the Delaware Higher Education Financial Aid Portal (https://higheredstudent.doe.k12.de.us/#registration)
Once you create your Student Account you will be able to apply for available scholarships through the online portal.

Helpful tip: The email address entered in the registration form will become your User ID. All notifications will be sent to this email address. Please make sure you use an active email address that you will check regularly. DO NOT USE your high school email address.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Contact DHEO@doe.k12.de.us for questions or support.

Filters:

Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Business Management, Computer Science, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Nursing
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Location Specific: Delaware
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions