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, 2024
Deadline Date: March 15, 2025

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:

  1. 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.
  2. Graduating senior or former graduate of any high school in Delaware
  3. Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor’s degree
  4. 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.
  5. Past awardees are eligible to apply.

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed online application
  2. 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