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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Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship (Laurel Alumni Association)
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
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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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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Laurel High School Alumni Association (LAA Scholarship)
Deadline Date: April 1, 2026
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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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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Ladies/Lions Auxiliary of Lincoln University Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 15, 2026
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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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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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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Cooke Young Scholars Program
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Pre-college scholarship for high-performing 7th grade students with financial need
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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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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Jeffrey & Judith Lewis Achievement Scholarship
Deadline Date: April 30, 2026
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, 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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