by Gia Correa |
Last Updated: January 8, 2025 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of Delaware scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Delaware students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
Awards $2,000 to students who exemplify high ethics in their activities. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities, community service and applying to college. The application is due January 6th. More details here.
Offers $10,000 to ten eligible students who are seeking a career in agriculture. Applicants must submit essays that explain their passion and interest in the field of agriculture. The deadline is January 3rd. More details here.
Awards students $7,500 per year to those that show leadership, community service, and financial need. Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. The deadline is January 7th. More information here.
Awards those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander various awards that range from a one time to multi-year scholarships. Applicants must be Asian and or Pacific Islander, enroll full time, file for FAFSA, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, and submit a recommendation letter. The deadline to apply is January 15th. More details here.
Provides a range of awards to licensed FCC individuals that would like to seek higher education. Applicants must be licensed in FCC and active within the radio concentration, and exemplify good academic standing and community service. The deadline to apply is January 6th. More details here.
Delaware Engineering Society (DES) National Society of Professional Engineers awards students $4,000 to those that intend to enroll in a ABET program. Applicants must enroll in an ABET program. The deadline to apply is January 6th. More details here.
University of Minnesota National Scholarship awards scholarships of varying amounts to students residing in all states except Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Scholarship selection is competitive. The deadline is January 16th. More information here.
February
Feeding Tomorrow First Year Student Scholarship Program awards $1,500 to students interested in science and food. Applicants must intend to study the science of food, attend a college/university that is HERB approved, be in good academic standing, display qualities of leadership, and have a background of community service. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More information here.
Awards students who live in the eligible states grants between $5,000-$7,000. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and spiritual values. Students and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply. Applications open November 1st. The deadline is February 1st. More details here
Awards senior high school and 1st/2nd year college students with multiple scholarship opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic work ethic. Applications open December 1st. The deadline is February 7th. Apply here.
Awards children of Simon Property Group employees $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be younger than 24 and a dependent of an employee who has been employed for at least a year. The deadline is February 14th. Learn more here.
B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship offers Delaware students various amounts of financial aid for college fees. Applicants must apply after filing their FAFSA application to be considered eligible. Rewards are renewable for three years as long as 3.0 GPA is maintained. The due date to apply is February 28th. More details here.
Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship offers Delaware students who are seeking a degree in the fields of the humanities, social sciences or political sciences. Applicants must have filed a FAFSA application, attend the University of Delaware or Delaware State University and have an SAT score of 1000 to be eligible. The deadline is 4:30pm on February 28th. More information here.
Awards full tuition scholarships to Delaware students. Applicants must be attending Delaware State University, have a SAT score of 1000 and file their FAFSA application to be considered eligible. The reward is renewable for three if GPA requirements are met. The deadline is February 28th. Learn more here.
March
Ally Financial Public Policy Scholarship seeks to provide African American or Black students with $20,000 to those that would like to pursue a degree in public policy or anything related. Applicants must be African American or Black, and pursue the subject area above. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Ally Financial Law Scholarship awards African American or Black students $20,000 to those that intend to pursue law school after their undergraduate journey. Applicants must be African American or Black and attend law school post undergrad. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Provides students with various awards to those that demonstrate academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in science or chemistry. To be awarded, students must be a graduating senior, plan to enroll as a full time student, intend to major and pursue chemistry related sciences, display financial need through FAFSA, and identify with African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More information here
Offers various awards to high school seniors who exemplify academic success and experience with home medical equipment. Applicants must reside in either Pennsylvania or Delaware and provide two letters of recommendation. The deadline is March 11th. Learn more here.
Provides students with $500 in books and materials. Applicants must be a graduating senior, reside in the areas listed, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The deadline to apply is March 13th. More information here.
Awards full tuition coverage to students enrolling at Delaware State University after graduating highschool. Applicants must have graduated from a Delaware high school and will be notified of their eligibility when they apply to FAFSA. The deadline is March 15th. Learn more here.
Provides graduating seniors up to $10,000 throughout their college careers. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or have a minimum SAT score of 1100, be graduating from a Delaware high school, and reside in the following states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Applications open in November.The deadline to apply is March 17th More information here.
Grants students $5,000 per year to those that plan to obtain a degree in engineering or mathematics through an institution in Delaware. Applicants must be graduating from a high school within the Kent County area and pursue the subjects above at a Delaware institution. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Awards students various awards to those that intend to study art, sciences, and mathematics. Applicants must be graduating from public schools located within the Brandywine school district, study one of the subject areas above, be recommended by a teacher from those subjects, as well as submit a written essay. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Awards students with $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must identify as African American, be a resident of New Castle County, a graduating senior, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, enroll in a HBCU, and a recommendation is required. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here
Provides students with chronic illnesses various awards for financial support. Applicants must have a history of chronic illness, be graduating or graduate of a Delaware high school, supporting documents detailing the impact on the students education, and a written essay. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More details here.
Awards students intending to major in science, mathematics, or music up to $3,000. Applicants must reside in New Castle county, major in the subjects above, and display financial need. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Awards students up to $3,000 to those that intend to major in business, STEM, or economics. Applicants must graduate from New Castle Country high school and major in the subjects above. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Offers students various awards to those that want to pursue agriculture, agriculture business, or anything relating to green energy. Applicants must reside in Delaware, be a graduating senior, and major in the subjects above. Individuals residing in Sussex County are given preference. The deadline to apply is March 15th. More information here.
Awards students $2,000 to those interested in the Chicken business. Applicants must be accepted into college/university, maintain good academic standing, intend to work within the Delmarva Chicken Business in the future, reside in Delaware or the other locations listed. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. on March 28. More details here.
April
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to high school students who are seeking further education after graduating and are registered with USA Hockey. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay paired with various academic documents. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
awards $1,000 scholarships to eligible senior high school students in Virginia, Delaware and Maryland. Applicants eligibility will be judged based on financial need, personal essays and academic success. The deadline is April 3rd. Learn more here.
Awards students intending to major in environmental studies or engineering $2,500 in financial support. Applicants must reside in Delaware, be a graduating senior of a Delaware high school, major in the subjects above, submit a transcript and written essay. The deadline to apply is April 30th. More information here.
Offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is April 30th. Learn more here
DLA Linda Walge Penman Scholarship awards $700 to Delaware students who are seeking careers related to librarianship and/or writing. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation and an essay detailing their interests in the librarian field of work. The application deadline is April 1st. More details here.
MAC CMAA Graduate/Undergraduate for Construction Managers awards students interested in engineering, manufacturing, and construction management various scholarships. Undergraduate and graduate applicants are eligible for financial support. The deadline is April 30th. More information here.
May
Awards students $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must be graduating high school and a close relative (daughter, son, step child, or grandchild) of the post members listed. The deadline to submit is May 1st. More information here.
Offer students that have played a crucial role in community service financial aid at a total value of $20,000. Applicants must have volunteered at least 20 hours with the Zakat Foundation, completed high school and are applying to a post-secondary institution. The deadline is May 10th. Learn more here.
Offers a $5,000 loan to students pursuing a career in the medical field. Applicants must be in a program that will result in being a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The loan is renewable for three years if 2.75 GPA is maintained. The deadline is May 15th. More information here.
Future Leaders Scholarship Program by NAAAP Philadelphia offers graduating high school and college enrolled Asian-American students $1,000 in financial support for college expenses. Applicants must be attending an institution in the listed counties in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The deadline is May 11th. More information here.
June
Awards the winner of a prom attire competition $10,000 in prize money. The eight runner ups will also be awarded various amounts of prize money as well. The winner will be decided by community voting. The deadline is June 5th. Learn more here.
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October
Awards high school seniors carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply for four-year achievement-based scholarships offered by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. Each year, 250 four-year scholarships of $10,000 and $20,000 are awarded through this program. The application deadline is October 31st.More information here.
November
Awards an out of state student up to $11,000 in financial support for classes, tuition, and other college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance to be considered eligible. The deadline is November 1st. Read more here.
- offers highschool students that are involved with their high school’s cross country program up to $2,000. Applicants must be nominated for the award by their cross country coach (One male and one female) and plan to enroll at a 2-4 year post-secondary institution. The deadline is November 6th. More details here.
December
Deadline's Vary
awards up to $7,000 per academic year to students enrolled in Penn State University. Applicants must reside in one of the eligible, listed states and be incoming freshman or transfers. Applying is unnecessary as students are automatically considered when applying to the school. Consideration will be given to individuals who have filed their FAFSA first. Learn more here.
awards students seeking post-college education related to Jewish religious studies. Applicants must be attending studies in Jewish communal service, Jewish education, Jewish studies, Cantorial or Rabbinical degrees. Community involvement and academic success will be taken into consideration. Deadlines vary. Learn more here.
- grants students $10,000 to those that exemplify leadership, integrity, and drive within their schools and communities. Applicants must be a graduating senior, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree full time. The application opens in October. More information here.
provides students graduating from Milford high school various awards. Applicants must reside within the Milford School District, be a graduating senior of Milford high school, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and enroll full time in a four year institution. This application opens in February. More information here.
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