Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school seniors or graduates of a Delaware high school who experienced a health-related issue that impaired their ability to pursue their education.
Application Available: December 15, 2023
Deadline Date: March 15, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness is available to graduating seniors or graduates of a high school in Delaware who have experienced a health-related issue, lasting at least 6 months, that impeded the student’s pursuit of their education are welcome to apply.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Experience with a health issue, documented by a medical professional, that lasted at least six months and impaired the applicant’s ability to pursue his or her education.
- Graduating senior or former graduate of any high school in Delaware
- Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree
- Preference is given to those enrolled in the First State School or any of its branches prior to or at the time the health related issue occurred.
- Past awardees are eligible to apply.
Application Requirements:
- Completed online application
- Documentation to be provided by a medical professional documenting the illness and its impact on students ability to attend school. Diagnoses on prescription pads are not sufficient.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Essay Details:
Tell us about your experiences/struggles with your chronic illness and what you have done to overcome it.
Award Amount: Varies
Award Details:
Varies, at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.
Website/URL: https://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.
Additional Scholarship Information:
Delaware Community Foundation
36 The Circle
Georgetown, DE 19947
Filters:
Eligibility: Disability or Health Condition
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware