Career-Based Scholarship
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 Available: December 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 15, 2025
Scholarship Details:
This scholarship is 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. High school seniors and current undergraduate students attending a Delaware institution are invited to apply!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Delaware resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the application deadline.
- Full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program
- Must meet your institution’s Satisfactory Academic Policy
Must be studying within a Delaware High Needs Career Field. Eligible majors are:
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Management
- Nursing
- Operations Management
Application Requirements:
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- Complete online application by May 15, 2025.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) prior to the application deadline.
- Please Note – All application materials must be submitted by 4:30pm on 5/15/2025.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
Award amount is $5,000 per year. The award is not renewable but recipients can re-apply each year. Multiple awards are given each year and awards are contingent upon funding from the General Assembly and based on the size of the applicant pool. At least one student in each high-need career field will be awarded a career-based scholarship annually.
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Lisa Condon
Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Contact Phone Number: 3027354120
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
In order to apply for scholarships from the DHEO, you first need to Create your Student Account in the Delaware Higher Education Financial Aid Portal (https://higheredstudent.doe.k12.de.us/#registration)
Once you create your Student Account you will be able to apply for available scholarships through the online portal.
Helpful tip: The email address entered in the registration form will become your User ID. All notifications will be sent to this email address. Please make sure you use an active email address that you will check regularly. DO NOT USE your high school email address.
Additional Scholarship Information:
Contact DHEO@doe.k12.de.us for questions or support.
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need
Areas of Study: Business Management, Computer Science, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, Nursing
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions