Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who have demonstrated volunteer work/advocacy and intend to pursue a career that will seek to reduce animal suffering and protect vulnerable species.
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Bria Marie Nix Memorial Scholarship (The Project SHEBlooms)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating high school senior or current undergraduate female student who plans to pursue a degree in education at Delaware State University.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Community College Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students who identify as LGBTQ and attend or plan to attend community college or in an associate degree program.
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Junior Golf Scholarship Fund
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior or college student who is an active golfer and plans to attend/is attending a four-year college or university
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Delaware PTA
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for graduating Delaware public high school students planning to enter an Education, Early Childhood Education or related career path at any 2- or 4-year college/university.
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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Diversity in Safety Scholarship (Chemours & NSC)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Students of color pursuing an undergraduate degree at HBCUs or HSIs to start a career in safety.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation
Award Amount: $5,000 and above
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Educators Scholarship (ADK Zeta Chapter)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Graduating senior in one of the three Appoquinimink School District High Schools who will pursue a degree in the education or related field.
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report, Transcript
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Greater than Gatsby Photography Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors and college(undergrad/graduate) students majoring in any type of art, communication, journalism, photography or English
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Women’s Committee Scholarship (Agricultural Majors)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors and current college students planning on majoring in and pursuing a career in the agricultural field.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Women’s Committee Scholarship (General)
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior from each county who is planning to continue their education with an accredited college or university next fall
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Young Farmers & Ranchers Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 1, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors and current college students attending college next fall
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Blackbird Community Center
Deadline Date: May 2, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Delaware High School Senior residing withing 10 mile radius of 120 Blackbird Forest Road, Townsend, Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Score Report
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Scholarship- AAUW of Middletown
Deadline Date: May 4, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Female seniors from Appoquinimink School District pursuing higher education in any degree including STEAM, policy/law, healthcare, or education.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Beauregard Napoleon Gupton (Dr.) Memorial Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 5, 2026
Scholarship Overview: $2,000 Scholarship to a deserving male high school senior who has demonstrated perseverance, community service, and a commitment to serving others through higher education.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Nu Upsilon Chapter – Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 5, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school senior males living in New Castle County.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Career-Based Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a Delaware public or private college in a major leading to a career in a high-need field in Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Delaware Cedar Foundation
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Seniors applying to college or trade school for the first time, or second-year students reapplying for a second opportunity.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Delaware Cedar Foundation: Special Needs Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Special needs seniors graders applying to college or trade school for the first time, or second-year students reapplying.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Individuals between the ages of 16-24 whose parent is a member of the armed forces and was a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of missing in action or prisoner of war status
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Educator Support Scholarship Graduate Programs
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for graduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in education (in a classroom or as a specialist) in specific certifications
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Educator Support Scholarship Undergraduate Programs
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in education (in a classroom or as a specialist) in specific certifications
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for women in Delaware who have interrupted their education for various reasons and now seek to return to school to better their opportunities.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Award Amount: Multiple award amounts
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INSPIRE Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: High school seniors who plan to immediately enroll at Delaware State University in the fall semester after graduation
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: Full Tuition
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Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP)
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Needs-based scholarship for students attending a Delaware institution full-time or enrolled full-time at an out-of-state accredited institution in an undergraduate program not offered in the state of Delaware
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Speech-Language Pathologist Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for graduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue Speech-Language Pathology
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Comics are LIT! Scholarship Contest
Deadline Date: May 20, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for for creative High School seniors or GED students who enjoy storytelling through art and visual expression
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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BigFuture Scholarship (May)
Deadline Date: May 31, 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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Fifth Month Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Open to all U.S. students who are 14 and older and who are currently enrolled (or enroll no later than fall of 2031) in an accredited postsecondary institution of higher education.
Application Requirements: Essay
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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Girls for Gaming Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: For women who plan to pursue a career in any aspect of business of game development
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Resume, Transcript
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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We the Future Scholarship (College or Trade School)
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Creative Scholarship for students ages 17-24 to celebrate the Constitution
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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We the Future Scholarship (High School Students)
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Creative Scholarship for students in grades 9-12 to celebrate the Constitution
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: $1,000 – $4,999
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We the Future Scholarship (Law or Graduate Students)
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Creative Scholarship for students in law or graduate studies to celebrate the Constitution
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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We the Future Scholarship (Middle School Students)
Deadline Date: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Overview: Creative Scholarship for students in grades 6-8 to celebrate the Constitution
Application Requirements: Essay, Video
Award Amount: Less than $1,000
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