Eligibility: Law students, recent law school
graduates and attorneys admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of
Delaware who plan to work in the public or nonprofit sector in
Delaware.
Award: Varies based on funds
available.
Contact Information: Patricia Bartley
Schwartz, Women and the Law Section of the Delaware Bar Association,
302.761.8306 or
pschwartz@state.de.us
Helen L. & Douglas C. Eliason
Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: May be low-
to moderate-income working adults (Delaware residents only) who want
to improve their employment potential through continuing education
or technical training or high school students living in New Castle
County.
Award: Varies; students may
reapply for continued support. Award is intended to supplement not
replace other scholarships or funding. May be used for payment of
tuition or books.
Contact: To download an
application
click here.
For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Helen Kirk Deputy Ellis Scholarship
Deadline: Contact Laurel Alumni
Scholarship Committee for deadline
Eligibility: Must
be a graduating senior from Laurel High School accepted into a
four-year college or university.
Award: Varies
Contact: For more information, please contact your guidance
counselor or the Laurel Alumni Scholarship Committee.
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Scholarship Fund
Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility:
Scholarship recipients shall be the children of employees in good
standing of Endo Pharmaceuticals; so long as the employee is at the
senior director level or below at the time the scholarship is
awarded. Students must be under the age of 25 and must major in one of
the following majors:
Biology, biochemistry, physiology, bioengineering, biological
process engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy,
physician assistant program, nurse or nurse practitioner programs.
Award:
Awards shall be based on a student’s academic promise, high
level of motivation and personal commitment to the life sciences.
Award is intended to supplement, not replace, other scholarships or
funding. May be used for payment of tuition or books.
Contact:
Applications
may be obtained from Endo Pharmaceuticals Human
Resources Department or downloaded from the Foundation's website.
For
more information, please contact Richard Gentsch
Fred Fifer III Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a
graduate of Caesar Rodney or Dover High School and reside in the Caesar Rodney School
District.
Award: The type and amount of aid shall be
at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Community
Foundation and the Fifer Scholarship Advisory Committee.
Contact: Caesar Rodney High School
Guidance Counselor
Bill Frank Prize for Excellence in Communications
William P. Frank Scholarship
Deadline: February 19
Eligibility: Must be a Delaware high
school senior active in journalism and/or communication activities,
such as school newspapers and magazines and/or television and radio
programs. Each high school may nominate one student.
Award: $1,000 (three cash prizes, one per county)
Contact: Your guidance counselor or
journalism teacher/advisor
Fresh Start Scholarship
Eligibility:
Must be a woman who is returning to school after a hiatus. Candidates must be
recommended by a social service agency or guidance counselor, have
financial need, and have been admitted to an accredited
Delaware college in a two- or four-year degree program at the
undergraduate level.
Contact information: Additional information about the
scholarship program and an application form can be found on the
Wilmington Women in Business website, www.wwb.org.
Generation III Scholarship
Deadline: Applications must be
postmarked by April 23, 2010
Eligibility: Must be a Delaware
resident who plans to attend one of the following institutions:
University of Delaware, Delaware Technical & Community College,
Goldey-Beacom College, Wesley College, Delaware State University or
Lincoln University. Student must pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s
degree in a business- or construction-related field. Applicant may
not be an employee of the EDiS Company or a relative of an employee
of the EDiS Company.
Award: $1,000 renewable for up to
four years with a cumulative 2.5 or greater GPA
Contact: Applications form can be
downloaded from the EDIS website at
www.ediscompany.com or requested
from Leslie Rensi, EDiS
Scholarship Fund Office, 302.421.5700.
Hastings
Memorial Scholarship
Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility:
Must be a graduating senior at Laurel High School who is graduating
with a B average or better, is an outstanding athletes and who are
pursuing a degree program at any accredited four year college or
university. Those with proven financial need shall be given
preference.
Award: A
$4,000 scholarship awarded once every four years and is payable in the
amount of $1,000 each year for four years upon evidence that the
student is enrolled in good standing.
Contact: For
more information, please contact your guidance counselor or Richard
Gentsch.
George H. Henry Award
Deadline: Applications submitted
to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Must be a high school
senior from Cape Henlopen High School or Dover High School aspiring
to a career in education or teaching in the State of Delaware’s
public school system.
Award: One-year, one-time award of
$500 awarded annually in each of the Capital and Cape Henlopen School districts.
Contact: Cape Henlopen or Dover High
School Guidance Office or Richard Gentsch.
Harold Holland Scholarship
Deadline: Application must be
submitted to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Student must be in eighth
grade. Student's primary residence must be from within one of the
following primary school districts--Delmar, Laurel, Seaford or
Woodbridge and be recommended by a guidance counselor or
teacher based on citizenship qualities, work ethic and service to
the community. Must write an essay on why community service is
important and the community service you have completed.
Award: One-time award; amount varies
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Greater Lewes Foundation/Cape Thespian
Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a graduating
senior from Cape Henlopen High School and planning to further
his/her studies in the field of theatre arts.
Award: Varies
Contact: For more information,
please contact your guidance counselor.
James Jamieson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a dance student who resides in or studies dance
in the state of Delaware. The goal of the James Jamieson Memorial
Scholarship is to provide financial assistance
to a promising ballet student who aspires to a professional career
in ballet. Consideration will be given to
all facets of the student’s education that would point to a
successful career. Race, religion or sex will
not be a factor in the selection of candidates. Each applicant must submit a short essay on why he or she desires to
undertake a career in dance. Finalists will be required to attend a
personal interview and audition. Dance schools
will be asked select
their best student(s) for the scholarship committee to
consider. Two students from each school will be considered.
Award: Varies; one-time award
Contact: For more information,
please contact your guidance counselor.
Janosik Family Scholarship
Deadline: Applications submitted
to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Must be in
grades 4 through 12, attend an Eastern Shore school, and be
recommended by a guidance counselor or teacher based on citizenship
qualities, work ethic and service to the community. Must write a
250-word essay on the lessons learned from reading Back to the
Basics by Johnny Janosik or Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson.
Award: Scholarship is awarded once
the student is accepted at an accredited university. Students can
apply over multiple years until they graduate from high school.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Sandra Gruwell Keller Memorial
Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a graduate
of the PolyTechnical Adult Education program in Dover and attending
an accredited institution of higher learning.
Award: Varies; one-time award
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Bob LaPrad Scholarship
Deadline: Application must be
submitted to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Student must be
graduating from the 11th or 12th grade. Student's primary
residence must be from within one of the following primary school
districts--Delmar, Laurel, Seaford or Woodbridge and be recommended by a guidance counselor or
teacher based on citizenship qualities, work ethic and service to
the community. Students planning a course of study in the field of
engineering and students planning to attend a university in the
State of Delaware will be given preference.
Award: One-time award; $1,000.00
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Patrick Lynn Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Applications submitted
to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Must be a senior
attending Dover High School.
Award: $1,000 award
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Keisha M. Michael Memorial Fund
Deadline: April 10, 2010
Eligibility: Open to any African
American senior residing in New Castle County who has a 2.5 GPA and
will be attending a Historically Black College or University. A
brief essay must be written on how a college education will help you
make an impact upon the community and affect your life. Community
and Church service are considered. Personal recommendation is
required.
Award: Minimum $1,000, depending on
GPA and materials submitted. Awardees can reapply after the first
year.
Contact: Dianne Michael, P.O. Box
7593, Wilmington, DE. 19803-7593, 302.475.9288
William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr.
Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a
graduating senior from St. Thomas More Preparatory High School or
Cab Calloway School of the Arts and be accepted into an accredited
college or university with an intended major in a business-related
field. Applicants must have a 2.75 GPA and provide evidence of
leadership in the community as substantiated by reference letters.
No preference will be given to applicants on the basis of race,
religion or gender.
Award: Awards shall be made at
such times and in such amounts as determined by the DCF Board of
Directors. Award is intended to supplement, not replace, other
scholarships or funding. Funds may be used for payment of tuition or
books.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Governor Minner Biotech Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be planning to
obtain a degree or certificate in the biotech field from the
University of Delaware, Delaware State University or Delaware
Technical & Community College. Must demonstrate excellent grades in
academic courses, including basic science courses and relevant
specialized courses. Preference is given to students that are
Delaware residents; however, students who are not Delaware residents
may apply.
Award: Scholarships of up to $3,500
each will be awarded to students attending each of the three
eligible institutions. The type and amount of aid shall be at the
discretion of the Board of Directors of the Delaware Community
Foundation.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor,
college or university department chair or Richard Gentsch.
Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial
Scholarship Award
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a female
graduating senior at Cape Henlopen High School and be enrolled or
intend to enroll at an accredited college or university with an
intended major in a business-related field.
Award: One-year, one-time award of
$1,000; manner and method for selecting recipients shall be the sole
responsibility of the Scholarship Advisory Committee.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
J.D. O’Connor Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Restricted to graduating
seniors from a Sussex County high school and attending an accredited
Delaware institution.
Award: $1,000/year (semi-annual
payments of $500). May reapply for future funding as long as a 2.5
GPA is maintained and subject to verification that the student is
enrolled full-time and in good standing. May receive a total of four
annual awards.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a senior at
Cape Henlopen High School accepted at a four-year college or university
aspiring to an undergraduate degree in agricultural and natural
resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art or related fields. Must
have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Factors to be considered include
academic performance (GPA and class rank), high school activities,
SAT scores, volunteer activities and teacher recommendation letters.
Award: $1,250/year subject to
verification that the student is enrolled full-time and in good
standing. Award is intended to supplement, not replace, other
scholarships or funding. Funds may be used for payment of tuition or
books.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance
counselor or Richard Gentsch.
John J. Ryan Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a senior at
Caesar Rodney High School accepted at a college or university
aspiring to a career in education or teaching. Must seek to improve
the quality of life in our society through teaching ideals.
Award: $1,000 one-time award to be paid
in January after the successful completion of the student’s first
semester in college.
Contact: Caesar Rodney High School
Guidance Office or Richard Gentsch.
The Sally Fund Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must create an
educational grant program designed to enhance the educational
opportunities for children who learn differently and attend a public
or private educational organization who serve children with learning
challenges in Sussex County, Delaware.
Applications should address the goals and the anticipated outcomes
of program improvement or individual interventions in these three
basic areas: the enhancement of basic life skills, enhancement of employment opportunities through occupational
therapy or other opportunities and the use of state of the art
educational materials and equipment to enhance the learning process.
Award: Varies
Contact: For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Seaford Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 5
Eligibility: Must be a
graduating high school senior residing in the Seaford School
District.
Award: Two (2) awards; award
amount varies
Contact: Applications are
available from any Seaford School District guidance counselor.
Tony Silicato Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: Applications submitted
to school guidance counselor by April 1
Eligibility: Must attend either Lake
Forest High School or Milford High School and demonstrate the values
and attributes personified by Tony Silicato. Recipients must be
athletes and good school citizens.
Award: $1,000 award to one student
from each high school
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
John A. & Marion B. Smitheman
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a Kent County
public school senior planning to study engineering in a Delaware
institution.
Award: $8,000 to be paid in four
equal installments of $2,000 over a four-year period. Recipients
will be reviewed annually and must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA.
Transcripts should be sent to the Delaware Community Foundation by
the school.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Margaret A. Stafford Nursing
Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Must be a resident of
Delaware who have been accepted into an accredited college or
university’s nursing program. Must be initiating or furthering
nursing training. It is not required that applicants attend a
Delaware college or university. It is expected that all recipients
will seek to improve the quality of healthcare in our society
through nursing practices that ensure that patients are a priority.
Award: One-time scholarship. Amount to
be awarded annually at the discretion of the Delaware Community
Foundation and based on the current value of the scholarship fund.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline:
April 1
Eligibility: Must be a Delaware resident
who has been accepted at an accredited school of medicine.
Awards will be based on the applicant's demonstrated
commitment to pursuing the highest standards of excellence, ethics and compassion in the medical profession as well as his/her
academic promise and financial need. Special consideration will be
given to applicants demonstrating an entrepreneurial and innovative
approach to medicine. Eligibility will not be based on gender, race or ethnic background, national origin or sexual
orientation. Applicants will be ranked by each scholarship committee
member on the basis of financial need, demonstrated academic
promise, recommendation by a teacher, guidance counselor, or other
appropriate party and an essay. Award is intended to supplement and
not replace other financial support. Recipients are
eligible to re-apply in successive years for a maximum of four (4)
annual awards. The same criteria will be used to determine renewal
awards.
Award: Varies each year
Contact: For an application,
click here. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Wilmington Country Club Centennial
Scholarship
Deadline: June 15
Eligibility: Must be a
Wilmington Country Club caddy, employee or dependent child of and
employee pursuing part-time or full-time studies at an accredited
educational institution. Financial need, demonstrated academic
promise, and length of service at the Country Club will be
considered. Relatives of Wilmington Country Club members are
ineligible. Students may reapply annually.
Award: Varies
Contact: Phil Iannelli,
Wilmington Country Club, 302.655.6171
Woodbridge School District/American
Legion Post #26 Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior with a GPA of 3.0 or better; attending
a college or university as a math or science major.
Award: $2,000 to selected recipient(s)
upon successful completion of the first semester maintaining a GPA
of 3.0 or better.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School District/Fillmore
& Mabel Clifton Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior with the highest academic average who
has lettered his/her senior year in a varsity sport.
Award: $2,000 upon completion of the
first year of college with a GPA of 2.5 or better and upon
acceptance for his/her sophomore year.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School District/Margaret
Lynch Davis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior accepted into a registered nursing
degree program at a four-year college or university.
Award: $400 upon completion of the
first semester with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School District/Ralph E.
Davis Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior who lettered in baseball or football
and exhibited good sportsmanship, a strong positive attitude and
athletic prowess.
Award: $400 upon completion of the
first semester with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School District/Dr.
Foster J. Flint, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior in the upper half of his/her class who
has lettered his/her senior year in a varsity sport.
Award: $350
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School District/Merritt
M. Littrell Future Educators Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must be a Woodbridge
High School graduating senior pursuing a degree in education.
Award: $500 payable at Senior Awards
Night; an additional $500 award may be payable to the college of
attendance upon successful completion of the recipient’s first
semester.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Woodbridge School
District/Woodbridge Endowed Scholarship
Deadline: TBD
Eligibility: Must have attended
Woodbridge High School at least three years prior to graduation.
Must pursue his/her education at a two-year or four-year accredited
college or an accredited career school.
Award: $1,000 upon successful
completion of the first semester with a GPA 2.5 or better,
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
Youth Opportunity Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Potential recipient will
have experienced a chronic illness, which lasted at least six months
and has impaired the individual’s ability to pursue his or her
education. Students or former students at any school in the State of
Delaware will be eligible. Preference will be given to those then or
previously enrolled in the First State School (presently part of the
Red Clay School District), and any branches of the First State
School.
Award: Type and amount of aid shall
be at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Delaware
Community Foundation.
Contact: Applications may be
downloaded from this website. For more information, please contact your guidance counselor or
Richard Gentsch.
