Ada Leigh Soles Memorial Professional Librarian and Archivist Incentive Program
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for academically talented Delawareans to pursue careers as librarians and archivists in Delaware
Application Requirements: Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who has been impacted by Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Army ROTC Green to Gold Hip Pocket Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Enlisted Soldiers to pursue their Bachelors or Masters degrees and commission through ROTC
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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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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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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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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Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: A student working for library certification, an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or a doctoral degree
Application Requirements: Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Helen H. Bennett Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: College students who are seeking careers as school librarians
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Senior graduating from a Delaware public high school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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League of Women Voters Scholarship (New Castle County)
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: New Castle County seniors or full-time college or vocational students residing in New Castle County.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Linda Walge Penman Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Any high school junior or senior attending school in Delaware with career aspirations in librarianship and/or writing
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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LWVNCC Annual Scholarships
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: For New Castle County residents (current undergraduate students, vocational students, or graduating HS seniors)
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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The Charlotte King Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating African American/Black seniors of a Sussex County public high school who will attend a nonprofit college or university next year
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students with autism
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Varghese Summersett Down Syndrome Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students with Down syndrome
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Dr. Teresa D. Drummond Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 3, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Black female students pursuing higher education, including high school seniors, college, trade, or adult learners.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest
Deadline Date: April 3, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school students (grades 9–12) creating a short video promoting organ and tissue donation.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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GTLEdF Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 6, 2026
Scholarship Overview: New Castle County high school male senior attending a 4-year institution next year
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Architecture Scholarship for Professional Degree Candidates
Deadline Date: April 7, 2026
Scholarship Overview: College student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in architecture
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Interior Design Scholarship for Professional Degree Candidates
Deadline Date: April 7, 2026
Scholarship Overview: College student working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in interior design
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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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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Paws for Progress Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 9, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware or Maryland seniors who will pursue a major in an animal-related field.
Application Requirements: Essay
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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Dr. Reba DeShields’ Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors in DE, PA, or MD with a 2.5+ GPA accepted to college who show leadership and community involvement.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware high school seniors or veterans who will pursue a major in an environmental field.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Future Accountant Scholarship (Faw Casson)
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Kent or Sussex County seniors who will pursue a major in accounting.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Manufactured or Modular Home Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware resident living in a manufactured or modular home (1+ year) pursuing college, trade, or technical programs full or part-time next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: A Delaware resident and U.S. citizen planning to study at an accredited college or a continuing education program
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Resource Stipend
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Full-time college students in DE, PA, or MD with a 2.5+ GPA who show leadership and community involvement.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Women in STEM Academic BHW Group Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Women who are pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree and are majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics next fall
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Catherine B. Middleton Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 17, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for kent county high school seniors and college freshmen who are African American and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community engagement, and financial need.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
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Empower Scholarship (Cental Delaware NAACP)
Deadline Date: April 17, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Kent County seniors with a 2.75+ GPA accepted to a four-year college.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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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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Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation Scholarships
Deadline Date: April 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Public, private or homeschooled graduating senior from the service area of Milford Rotary Club
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Milford Rotary Traditional
Deadline Date: April 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Public, private or homeschooled graduating senior from the service area of Milford Rotary Club
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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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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Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 21, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism attending two-year colleges, life skills or postsecondary programs, or vocational/technical/trade schools.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 21, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with Down syndrome (18+) enrolling in postsecondary programs to build life, employment, or independent living skills.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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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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Acushnet Company Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with a 3.0+ GPA who will attend an HBCU next fall.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Alper Skyland Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: HBCU sophomores (as of next academic year) with financial need and a 2.7+ GPA majoring in history, English, math, or chemistry who demonstrate financial need.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Bridging the Dream Graduate Students Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: 10 graduate students committed to making an impact in their communities will receive up to $10,000 in scholarships each.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Bridging the Dream High School Seniors Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors with a 2.75+ GPA, Pell-eligible, who show leadership and will attend college or a technical program next fall.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Ecology Wildlife Foundation Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with financial need who will attend an HBCU next fall with a 3.0+ GPA and pursue environmental or conservation-related majors.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Enterprise Access HBCC Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with a 2.75+ GPA with financial need who will attend select HBCU next fall.
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, Transcript, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship (TMCF)
Deadline Date: April 24, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with a 2.7+ GPA who demonstrate leadership and financial need who will attend an HBCU next fall.
Application Requirements: Essay, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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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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North Carolina Central University Alumni Association/Delaware Chapter
Deadline Date: April 25, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware seniors planning to attend North Carolina Central University.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship (KFM)
Deadline Date: April 28, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism who will attend a post-secondary program next fall.
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Ayn Rand “Anthem” Essay Contest
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Essay contest- Open to all middle & high school students worldwide, ages 13 and older
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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BigFuture Scholarship (April)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school students can earn scholarship money by completing BigFuture College Planning Steps
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Chafee Education and Training Vouchers Program
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Current or former Delaware youth, who is or has experienced foster care in Delaware and plans to pursue post-secondary education or training programs
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay
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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Joanne Richardson Smith Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors of New Castle County pursing a four-year college in any major and must be a first-generation attending college
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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John P. Healy Memorial Scholarship (DSWA)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran with a strong interest in the environmental field and pursuing an engineering or environmental major.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Kent County Master Gardener Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Kent County residents who will/are pursue a degree in plant & soil science or a horticulture-related field
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship (DSWA)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran who will major in engineering or environmental studies at an accredited university or college
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Women Educators Scholarship (Delta Kappa Gamma)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Female Kent County seniors who will pursue a major in education next fall.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Ladies/Lions Auxiliary of Lincoln University Scholarship
Deadline Date: March 15, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Incoming junior or senior of Lincoln University showing financial need and a 3.5 GPA
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship (Laurel Alumni Association)
Deadline Date: April 1, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school senior of Laurel High School who will pursue a bachelor’s degree
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Laurel High School Alumni Association (LAA Scholarship)
Deadline Date: April 1, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior whose parent(s) are members of the Laurel Alumni Association
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Cooke Young Scholars Program
Deadline Date: April 28, 2027
Scholarship Overview: Pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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