DSU – Presidential Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Merit-based scholarship for high school seniors planning to enroll at Delaware State University full time

Deadline Date: March 30, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Presidential Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship up to four years (Fall & Spring Semesters only) awarded by the Office of Admissions to entering full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This scholarship covers the gap between the entire cost of college minus any Federal Title IV (i.e. Pell, SEOG, etc.) and/or state (i.e. Inspire, Aid for Needy Students, etc.) grant funding — entire cost of college includes all direct cost (i.e. tuition and general fees, room and board, textbooks, and school materials.  You must be regularly admitted and enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.

    • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.80 or higher
    • American College Test (ACT) 26 or above or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 1230 or above
    • Currently a Senior in high school

This scholarship is available to in-state and out-of-state students.

No application is required.  The Office of Admissions will notify students qualified for this opportunity.

Application Requirements: Minimum GPA, SAT/ACT Score Report

Award Amount: Up to full cost of college (i.e. tuition and general fees, room and board, textbooks, and school materials.

Award Details:

Award amount will equal the gap between the entire cost of college minus any Federal Title IV (i.e. Pell, SEOG, etc.) and/or state (i.e. Inspire, Aid for Needy Students, etc.) grant funding — entire cost of college includes all direct cost (i.e. tuition and general fees, room and board, textbooks, and school materials.

Website/URL: https://www.desu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Email: admissions@desu.edu
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

No application is required. The Office of Admissions will notify students qualified for this opportunity. 

Filters:

Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank, U.S Citizen/Permanent Resident
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions, Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCUs)