American Association of University Women (Wilmington Branch)
Scholarship Overview: Graduating female high school senior or adult female who resides in New Castle County seeking to attend college
Application Available: November 30, 2025
Deadline Date: March 8, 2026
Scholarship Details:
Scholarships shall be limited to women who are residents of the State of Delaware. The freshman scholarships shall have the additional requirement of being limited to women graduating from secondary schools located in New Castle County.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Female residents of the State of Delaware
- New Castle County High school seniors (can be homeschooled) or an adult female who has been away from school for a time and now plans to attend college
Application Requirements (Application is available online):
- FAFSA/SIA
- School transcript
- Letters of recommendation
- Financial details of the applicant and parents to establish financial need
Selection Criteria:
- Scholastic standing
- Financial need
- Contributions to the school and community
- Results of standardized testing.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript
Essay Details:
Essay is outlined in the application
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Award Details:
The scholarship is only valid for a single year. Multiple awards are available. An award cannot be automatically renewed, but you can apply every year.
Website/URL: https://wilmington-de.aauw.net/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Scholarship Chairperson
Contact Email: aauwwilmscholars@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number: 302-428-0939
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Application should be completed online via: https://wilmington-de.aauw.net/scholarships/
Filters:
Eligibility: Female, Financial Need, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student