Linda Walge Penman Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2023
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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Grace Estelle Wheeless Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2024
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, 2024
Scholarship Overview: A student working for library certification, an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or a doctoral degree who agrees to work in Delaware
Application Requirements: Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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The Charlotte King Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: April 1, 2024
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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DSU-CAST 1890 Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: April 5, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Graduating seniors who will pursue a bachelor’s degree at DSU in agriculture, natural resources, food science, dietetics, textiles, and related majors (i.e., business, finance, IT/computer science)
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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GTLEdF Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 6, 2024
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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Delaware School Nutrition Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 8, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Current high school senior pursuing a college degree in food or nutrition-related program at an accredited 2- or 4- year college/university
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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American Association of University Women (Dover Branch)
Deadline Date: April 12, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior of a Kent County high school whose educational goals will advance opportunities for women
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: April 14, 2024
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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Dave Reynolds Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school senior from a Delaware high school who plans to attend Delaware State University full-time in the next academic year
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicants must be an education major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a current senior in a Delaware high school
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Dr. Yvonne Barnett STEM Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a minority female with a 3.0 GPA or higher, with a science/math major, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership and a passion for community service, and reside in Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Eligible participants must live in a modular or manufactured home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application. Graduating seniors, GED recipients, or students who are currently enrolled in college, technical schools or trade schools; full- or part-time registration in an accredited program is acceptable
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Norma J. Jackson Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: The applicant must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university and must possess leadership potential and good character
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Students with Down syndrome who are continuing to enrich their lives by taking classes or enrolling in postsecondary educational programs
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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S.M. LeCompte Charter Member Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicants must be a minority student with superior scholastic achievement, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, possess leadership potential and good character, and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Shealese P. Russell-Reams Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student attending or wishing to attend an HBCU, must be enrolled in STEM field, have a GPA of 3.0 or above, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Sylvia R.W. Roberts Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicants must attend an HBCU, have good attendance and excellent behavior record with a GPA of 2.0 or above, and must already be accepted to an accredited four-year college/university
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Tamika Davis-Cannon Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student entering a science-related field, have a GPA of 3.2 or above, already be accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Tiffany N. Matthews Presidential Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a student attending, or wishing to attend a HBCU, have a GPA of 3.0 or above, be involved in at least one extracurricular activity or employed, accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and reside in New Castle County, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Vonyé (Hackett) Nelson Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Applicant must be a Howard High School of Technology graduating senior, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, entering a business/finance/technology degree program, already accepted to an accredited four-year college or university, and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and a passion for community service
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Williams-Franklin Foundation
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Current college students attending an HBCU
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation Scholarships
Deadline Date: April 20, 2024
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, 2024
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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Lisa Higgins Hussman Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 22, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism attending two-year universities, life skills or postsecondary programs or vocational, technical or trade schools
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Schwallie Family Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 22, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Students with autism who are/will attend a two- or four-year universities with the intention of completing a four-year degree
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Synchrony Scholarship for Autistic Students of Color
Deadline Date: April 22, 2024
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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Advanced Navigation Student Grant Program
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Current college students enrolled in an engineering program
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Appoquinimink “Appo” Foundation Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Scholarship Overview: Graduating seniors from Appoquinimink School District high schools (Appoquinimink, Middletown, Odessa high schools)
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Aspiring Future Leaders
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
Scholarship Overview: African American high school senior or undergraduate who has contributed to their community
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Kent County Master Gardener Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2024
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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Conway Holmes Hayman and Gary Wesley Hayman Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2025
Scholarship Overview: College-bound senior high school athlete (female or male) attending Appoquinimink, Brandywine, Caesar Rodney, Cape Henlopen, Capital, Christina, Colonial, Delmar, Indian River, Lake Forest, Laurel, Milford, New Castle County Vocational-Technical, PolyTECH, Red Clay, Seaford, Smyrna, Sussex Technical, Woodbridge and Charter School Districts in Delaware who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Corporal Stephen Ballard Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Incoming junior or senior at Delaware State University majoring in criminal justice
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: April 1, 2025
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, 2025
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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James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2025
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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Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 1, 2025
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, 2025
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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VMDAEC Education Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 3, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for post-secondary education to deserving and financially challenged students from DE’s member electric cooperative territories
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Architecture Scholarship for Professional Degree Candidates
Deadline Date: April 7, 2025
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, 2025
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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DSEA Retired Education Association Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 8, 2025
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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Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran with a strong interest in the environmental field and pursuing an environmental major
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Faw Casson Future Accountant Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Students graduating from a high school in Kent or Sussex County, Delaware, with plans to pursue a career in accounting
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
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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Women in STEM Academic BHW Group Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025
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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Making A Difference For Autism Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 29, 2025
Scholarship Overview: All high school students with autism attending a post-secondary program next fall
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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Army ROTC Green to Gold (Hip Pocket Scholarship)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Soldiers can complete their baccalaureate degree requirements and obtain a commission through participation in the ROTC scholarship program
Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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BigFuture Scholarship (April)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
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, 2025
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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Delaware Diabetes Coalition
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior seeking higher education from an accredited college or university, or a student currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DSWA John P. Healy Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or veteran with a strong interest in the environmental field and pursuing an environmental major
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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DSWA Theodore “Toby” Ryan Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
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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Jeffrey & Judith Lewis Achievement Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Current 5th grade student in the mentoring program at Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Joanne Richardson Smith Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
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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Wilmington High School Alumni, Inc. (WHSA)
Deadline Date: April 30, 2025
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors of New Castle County pursing a four-year college in any major
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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