John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Graduating Cape Henlopen High School senior pursuing a degree in ag/environmental science, pre-vet, nursing or art at a four-year college/university
Application Available: December 15, 2024
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Graduating senior of Cape Henlopen High School
- Must be a Delaware resident
- Will pursue a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, nursing, art or related fields at a four-year college or university.
- Must have minimum 3.5 GPA.
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- SAT scores
- 1 Recommender (not a family member)
Selection Criteria: Factors to be considered include academic performance (GPA and class rank), high school activities, SAT scores, volunteer activities and teacher recommendation letters.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
To be paid in equal installments of $1,250 over a four-year period. Recipients will be reviewed annually and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. At the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.
Website/URL: http://www.delcf.org/scholarships
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-856-4393
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.
Filters:
Eligibility: Community Service, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Agricultural Sciences, Arts (Visual & Performing), Biological, Biomedical Studies, & Pre-Med Studies, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health Professions, Nursing, Physics, Veterinary Studies
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Sussex County