Cynthia & Nathaniel Simmons Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Milford or Cape Henlopen seniors with financial need who identify as one of the listed racial or ethnic groups.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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S.M. LeCompte Charter Member Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Minority high school seniors in New Castle County with strong academics, leadership potential, and good character accepted to a four-year college.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Sage IT USA Scholarship
Deadline Date: December 7, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Article/essay writing contest for full-time or part-time college students ages 17-30
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship (Spring Semester)
Deadline Date: December 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: James H. Grove/Polytech Adult Ed graduates who are pursing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial Scholarship (Summer/Fall Semester)
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: James H. Grove/Polytech Adult Ed graduates who are pursing further education at an accredited institution of higher learning
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Scholarship America Veteran Scholarship for Educators
Deadline Date: March 6, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for veterans pursuing degrees in education, or school-based counseling, school-based social work or school psychology.
Application Requirements: Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP)
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Needs-based scholarship for students attending a Delaware institution full-time or enrolled full-time at an out-of-state accredited institution in an undergraduate program not offered in the state of Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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ScholarSHPE Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 16, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino/a college students in STEM disciplines
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Schwallie Family Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism (including Asperger’s) pursuing a four-year degree, including those starting at a two-year college next fall.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Scott Kammerer Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 31, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Seniors and college students who are current/former employees of SoDel Concepts and will pursue a degree at a college next year.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Seaford Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships
Deadline Date: March 25, 2026
Scholarship Overview: For high school seniors residing in the Seaford School District or attending Seaford High School and planning to attend and graduate from a four-year college
Application Requirements: Essay, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Sertoma’s Communicative Disorders Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduate students pursing advanced degrees in audiology or speech-language pathology.
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Sertoma’s Scholarship for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholars with significant bilateral hearing loss who will pursue a bachelor’s degree full time at a college or university next fall
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Service Hero Fall Scholarship (CFESA)
Deadline Date: December 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students age 17+ pursuing or will pursue education or careers as commercial foodservice technicians
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Service Hero Spring Scholarship (CFESA)
Deadline Date: July 1, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Students age 17+ pursuing or will pursue education or careers as commercial foodservice technicians
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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ServiceScape Scholarship
Deadline Date: November 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors or college students who have expenses that financial aid does not cover
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Shealese P. Russell-Reams Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors in New Castle County with a 3.0+ GPA, majoring in STEM, accepted to an HBCU, and attending next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sherman Townsend Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Graduates of a Sussex or Kent County, Delaware high school pursuing a doctoral degree in medicine at a college or university affiliated with the Delaware Institute for Medical Education and Research (DIMER) program
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship in Classical Voice
Deadline Date: February 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Singers ages 16 to 22 who demonstrate exceptional talent and promise of success
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Sigma Cares Foundation Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 17, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Male high school senior in New Castle County who will attend a four-year college next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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SMART Scholarship (Department of Defense)
Deadline Date: December 5, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Full tuition for current STEM major college students who will begin 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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Snow Family Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: March 16, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior from Smyrna High School who will enter college or technical school next year.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Speak Out Against Hate Social Justice Scholarship ($2500 SOAH)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Open to any Sussex County graduating senior who has pursued social justice activities and community service and attends Cape Henlopen HS, Indian River HS, Sussex Academy or Sussex Central HS, who plans to attend a post-secondary college, training, university or trade/technical school in Fall 2026.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Speech-Language Pathologist Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for graduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue Speech-Language Pathology
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Sphinx Competition
Deadline Date: October 20, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school and adults (to age 30) Black and Latinx string musicians national competition with scholarship opportunities.
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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St Martha’s Bethany Beach Need-based Scholarships
Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Any graduating senior or recent graduate of Delaware Indian River High School who will pursue a degree in education, behavioral science, healthcare, nursing, social services, medical techs, STEM, teaching and veterinary sciences
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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STAR Scholarship (Wilmington University)
Deadline Date: September 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students who graduate with an associate degree through the SEED program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and wish to continue their education
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Steven Wesley Beheler Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of Delcastle High School who played one sport and demonstrates financial need
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Stonegates Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be an employee of Greenville Retirement Community, LLC for at least one year pursuing a degree or certificate at an accredited institution
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Program – University of Delaware – Associate in Arts Program
Deadline Date: January 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Free tuition for Delaware residents planning to attend University of Delaware Associate in Arts program
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED)+ Program – Delaware Technical Community College
Deadline Date: June 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Free tuition for Delaware residents planning to attend Delaware Tech and pursue an academic degree or a workforce training certificate
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Transcript
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Sussex Foundation Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school senior at Sussex Academy who plans to attend an accredited university, college or trade school in the fall
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Sylvia R.W. Roberts Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: February 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors with good attendance, strong behavior, and a 2.0+ GPA who will attend an HBCU next fall.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color
Deadline Date: April 21, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Autistic students of color attending any type of undergraduate postsecondary education
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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The Science Ambassador Scholarship
Deadline Date: December 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: A $20,000 scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM
Application Requirements: Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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