American Association of University Women Coastal Georgetown Branch – Need Based Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Graduating female senior from Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech or Indian River High School who will pursue a degree to teach

Deadline Date: March 28, 2025

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Current female seniors at one of the following area public high schools: Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Academy, Sussex Central, or Sussex Technical.
  2. Planning to pursue a degree at college or university next fall.
  3. Applicant must provide a screenshot of the FAFSA SAI number along with your name as it appears on the FAFSA Submission Summary to be considered for the need-based scholarship.

Application Requirements:

  1. Completed Scholarship Application Need Based (must be typed not handwritten; PDF is fillable on Apple devices, otherwise complete in Word and return in PDF format)
  2. Provide a screenshot of the FAFSA SAI number along with your name as it appears on the FAFSA Submission Summary
  3. Rigorous original essay of up to 400 words that answers the question below
  4. Current transcript
  5. List or resume showing leadership roles, activities, interests, community service, and work experience
  6. Letter of recommendation from someone other than a school counselor or family member
  7. All requirements on checklist MUST be submitted to be considered for a scholarship
  8. Send all documents in one or more PDF format file(s)

This information is described on the application.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Resume, Transcript

Essay Details:

Address the question below in a typed, double-spaced essay and attach it to the application, either as one pdf or as a separate pdf.

Essay Question: “What is the most significant challenge facing your generation and what solutions would you propose? Include any reason and/or personal experience that has led you to choosing this challenge.”

Award Amount: $5,000

Award Details:

The scholarship will be awarded from the pool of applicants regardless of school. Award will be forwarded directly to the winner’s college or university.

Website/URL: https://scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AAUW-CG-2025-Scholarship-Application-Need-Based.pdf

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Sheri Borrin
Contact Email: AAUWCGscholarship@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Email all required parts of the scholarship application in one or more PDF format file(s) to aauwcgscholarship@gmail.com

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Female, Financial Need, Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior