American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch – Standard Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Graduating female from Sussex County attending either Cape Henlopen, Sussex Central, Indian River, Sussex Tech or Sussex Academy High School

Deadline Date: March 28, 2025
Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Female graduating senior from one of the following high schools: Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, or Sussex Technical.
  2. Must attend a college or university next fall.

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed not handwritten; PDF is fillable on Apple devices, otherwise complete in Word and return in PDF format)
  2. List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service, and work
    experience
  3. Rigorous original essay of up to 400 words that answers the question below
  4. One recommendation letter from someone other than a guidance counselor or family member
  5. Copy of transcript
  6. All requirements on checklist MUST be submitted to be considered for a scholarship
  7. Send all documents in one or more PDF format file(s)

Selection Criteria:

  1. GPA of 3.0 or higher
  2. Rigor of course work
  3. Community service/volunteerism, activities or employment
  4. Leadership
  5. Essay
  6. Recommendation

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript

Essay Details:

Address the question below in a typed, double spaced rigorous original essay of no more than 400 words attaching it to this application either as one pdf or as a separate pdf.

Essay Question: “What is the most significant challenge facing your generation and what solutions would you propose? Include any reason and/or personal experience that has led you to choosing this challenge.”

Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:

The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants regardless of school. The award will be sent to the winner’s college/university.

Website/URL: https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AAUW-CG-2025-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Sheri Borrin
Contact Email: AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Completed Scholarship Application Form (must be typed not handwritten; complete in Word and return in PDF format) with all required documents attached.
Email completed application to AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Female, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Location Specific: Sussex County

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