Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP)

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 Available: December 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 15, 2025

Scholarship Details:

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 or graduate program not offered in the state of Delaware.

Eligibility:

  • Delaware resident for at least 12 consecutive months immediately prior to the application deadline.
  • File the 2025-2026 FAFSA by May 15, 2025 and demonstrate financial need
  • Enrollment requirements must be one of the following:
    • Enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution in Delaware  OR
    • Enroll fulltime in an out of state, accredited institution in an undergraduate degree program that is not offered at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or Delaware Technical Community College
    • Enroll fulltime in an out of state, accredited institution in a graduate degree program that is not offered at University of Delaware, Delaware State University or Delaware Technical Community College

Restrictions:

  • Minors, non-degree, diploma, certificate, or continuing education programs are not eligible .
  • Independent study, individualized majors and other arranged or negotiated programs of study are not eligible.
  • A student cannot receive the Scholarship Incentive Program for more than 5 years for either undergraduate or graduate study

Application Requirements:

Please Note –  All application materials must be submitted by 4:30pm on 05/15/2025.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only

Award Amount: $1,000

Award Details:

Graduate awards: $1,000/year
Undergraduate awards: $1,000/year
Award is not renewable but applicants can apply each year.

Website/URL: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Lisa Condon
Contact Email: dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Contact Phone Number: 3027354180
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: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior, College Student, Workforce
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions