GFWC Delaware Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student
Scholarship Overview: A resident of Delaware who is returning to advanced education towards a degree/certificate in a college, university or technical institution one or more years after high school graduation.
Application Available: October 1, 2023
Deadline Date: April 1, 2024
Scholarship Details:
GFWC Delaware is a 125 year old 1000 member strong volunteer community service organization with 21 clubs in Delaware communities and a member state organization of the General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC).
The GFWC Delaware Non-Traditional scholarship is awarded to a resident of Delaware who is returning to advanced education towards a degree in a college, university or technical institution one or more years after high school graduation. The scholarship is awarded based on academics, community service and need. Applicants must submit a completed application along with evidence of a high school diploma or a GED certificate or evidence of current college or technical school enrollment and two letters of reference. A resume is requested.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume
Essay Details:
Please provide a typewritten statement answering the two questions below. Please answer the questions in approximately 300 words and attach the typed essay to the end of the application:
A. “Please describe your current situation.”
B. “What do you intend to study in college or technical school and why?”
Award Amount: $1,000
Award Details:
$1,000 scholarship to a “Non-Traditional Student,” a student returning to advanced education some time after completing high school graduation.
Website/URL: https://www.gfwcdelaware.com
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Linda King
Contact Email: Lrking126@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 302-354-8470
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
The application and required references and documents must be received (postmarked) no later than April 1, 2024. Please allow mailing time. Mail completed application to:
Linda King
109 Pond Drive
Milton, DE 19968
Lrking126@gmail.com
302-354-8470
Additional Scholarship Information:
To download application from the GFWC Delaware website, clicking on gfwcdelaware.com , then click on “What We Do.”
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce