|
The Delaware Community Foundation is pleased to
administer a number of scholarships that benefit Delaware’s students
and professionals. Application guidelines for many of these
scholarships can be found on this page. A listing of all of our
scholarships and applications can be obtained by accessing or
downloading our Scholarship Compendium. (Compendium PDF) Additional information may
be obtained by contacting Richard Gentsch, Executive Vice President, at 504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Further information about financial aid and
scholarships for Delaware residents is available on the Delaware
Higher Education Commission’s Web site. Consult the following pages:
Roxana C. Arsht Fellowship
Deadline: May 1
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 Amount: 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
Additional Information:
Helen H. Bennett Scholarship
Contact Information: Information about the scholarship is
available on the
Delaware Library Association Web site, complete with an
application form and a contact person.
Cape Thespian Scholarship
Eligibility: Henlopen High School senior who
is pursuing studies in the field of theatre arts.
Contact information: Richard Gentsch,
Delaware Community Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Richard S. Cordrey Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Open to seniors who attend a public high school
in the Cape Henlopen, Indian River or Sussex Vocational-Technical
school districts and have been accepted at a Delaware college or
university. A preference will be given to students who will be
attending Goldey-Beacom College or Delaware Technical & Community
College.
Award amount: $1,000. This is a one-year, one-time award.
Contact information: Your high school guidance office.
Additional Information:
Peter A. DeCoursey Memorial Award
(Donald T. DeCoursey Fund)
Deadline: April 26
Eligibility: High School senior enrolled in a Junior
Achievement program, completed application, advisor recommendation,
and interview. Exceptional leadership ability and enthusiasm to
motivate others.
Amount of Award: $1000
Contact information: Junior Achievement, 654-4510 or
www.jadelaware.org
Delaware College of Art and Design Enterprise
Scholarship
Eligibility: Resident of Wilmington Enterprise Community.
Based on high financial need and admission review. The recipient
must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to renew the scholarship.
Contact information: DCAD Financial Aid Office, 622-8867 Ext.
122 or kellis@dcad.edu
Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of America
Scholarship
Contact Information: Del-Mar-Va Council, BSA, 801 Washington
Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1597, 30/-622-3300,
emagenda@bsamail.org
Barbara H. Dengler Scholarship
Established by the LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program, a subsidiary of
McDonald's Kids Charity, to provide college or higher education
scholarships for students who have been involved with the golf
program.
Deadline: May 31
Eligiblity: Active member of LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program
and LPGA Junior Advisory Board.
Award: Varies depending on the number of applicants and
awards.
Contact: information: Judy Stout, Director, 302/428-1612,
lpgauygp@aol.com,
www.lpgakids.org
Donald W. & Nancy S. Edwards Scholarship
Eligibility: Students identified through the Upward Bound
program at the University of Delaware with demonstrated academic
ability and financial need who plan to pursue a four-year college
degree.
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Additional Information:
Daimler Chrysler Scholarship
Eligibility: The
applicant must be a Delaware resident, and not older than 23 years of age at the time of
applying.
The student must have at least a 2.75 GPA and provide
evidence of a commitment to leadership in the community. Applicants
must provide two reference letters that describe their leadership
skills at school, in the community or with religious organizations.
The applicant must plan to obtain a degree or
certificate from a community college, trade school or university in
a technical field related to the design, engineering, manufacturing
and repair of automotive products, including but not limited to,
automotive repair, skilled trades, and engineering.
Award:
$1,000.00 college scholarship assistance for worthy students based
on demonstrated academic ability, leadership traits and financial
need
Contact information: see your guidance counselor or Richard
Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or rgentsch@delcf.org.
Application (MS
Word / PDF)
Delaware
State Golf Association Scholarship Fund
Deadline:
April 1st
Eligibility: High School Senior or
current college student who is a
resident of State of Delaware and
a Member or employed by Delaware State Golf Association Club
Award:
Amount: Varies based on funds available
Contact: Delaware State Golf
Association Scholarship Fund 240
West Side Drive Rehoboth
Beach,
De 19971
Additional
Information:
Go to dsga.org
Helen L. & Douglas C. Eliason Scholarship
The ELiason Scholarship is
changing its format and will supply scholarships once a year.
Please contact the Foundation for more information.
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to help deserving
students lead productive lives and return something to their
community. Priority is given to working adults who want to improve
their employment potential through continuing education. Low- and
moderate-income high school students will also be considered (call
in Spring for application for the Fall semester). Scholarships may
be used at Delaware-based programs. Aid is available for credit, or
non-credit courses in special circumstances.
Award amount: Varies
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302-504-5222,
rgentsch@delcf.org
Additional Information:
Foulke Meadow River Lands Scholarship I
Eligibility: West Virginia high school
students planning to pursue studies in the College of Agriculture
and Forestry at West Virginia University.
Contact: WVU Foundation,
wvuf@wvuf.wvnet.edu
Foulke Meadow River Lands Scholarship II
Eligibility: West Virginia high school
students planning to major in computer science and electrical
engineering at WVU.
Contact: WVU Foundation,
wvuf@wvuf.wvnet.edu
Bill Frank Prize for Excellence in Communications
(William P. Frank Scholarship Fund)
Deadline: February 19
Eligibility: Delaware high school seniors active in
journalism and/or communication activities, including participation
in 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 to each county)
Contact: High school guidance counselors or journalism
teachers/advisors
Fresh Start Scholarship
Eligibility:
Women who are returning to school after a hiatus. Candidates must be
recommended by a social service agency or guidance counselor, have
financial need, and must 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 Web site,
www.wwb.org.
Additional Information:
Application (PDF)
Reapplication (PDF)
DCF newsletter article -
Winter 2003
Generation III Scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2007
Eligibility: Open to seniors who plan to pursue an Associate
or Bachelor’s degree in business or construction related fields at
the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Delaware
Technical and Community College, Goldey Beacom College, Wesley
College or Lincoln University. Academic achievement, financial need and field of study
will be considered in selecting the recipient. EDiS employees and
their family members are not eligible. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is
required for renewal.
Award amount: $1,000, renewable for up to four years. Two
scholarships will be awarded May 25, 2007.
Contact information: Ms. Cyndi Slothour, EDiS Company, 110
S. Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-421-5700,
www.ediscompany.com
George H. Henry Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
Eligibility: Open to seniors who attend a public high school
in the Cape Henlopen or Capital School District. Students should
plan a career in education or teaching in the public school system
in the State of Delaware. The manner and method for selecting
recipients shall be the sole responsibility of the Board of Trustees
of each school district.
Award amount: $500. This is a one-year,
one-time award in each of the two school districts.
Contact information: Your high school guidance office.
Governor
Minner Biotech Scholarship
Deadline:
To be eligible for consideration, applications must be
postmarked by March 15th. Applications
forms will be available at Delaware Community Foundation, Suite
115, 100 West 10th Street; by writing to Delaware Community Foundation,
P. O. Box 1636, Wilmington, DE 19899; by calling (302) 571-8004 or on our Web site at www.delcf.org.
Eligibility:
The recipient must be a Delaware
resident and planning to obtain a degree or certificate in
the biotech field from either the University of Delaware, Delaware
State University or Delaware Technical and Community College.
Award
amount: The type and amount of aid shall be at the discretion of the
Board of Directors of the Community Foundation.
The goal of the fund is to provide one scholarship annually
at each institution.
Contact:
Your Department Chair or scholarship/Financial Aid Office.
Additional: Application (MS Word
/ PDF)
James Jamieson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Dance students who reside in or study dance in
the state of Delaware.
The purpose of the James
Jamieson Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Delaware Community
Foundation is to provide financial assistance to a promising ballet
student who aspires to a career in ballet.
Consideration will be given to
all facets of the student’s education that would point to a
successful professional ballet career. Race, religion or sex will
not be a factor in the selection of candidates. Each applicant will
be required to submit a short essay on why he or she desires to
undertake a career in ballet. Finalists will be required to attend a
personal interview and audition.
Each dance school is asked select
their best student(s) for the scholarship committee to
consider. Each dance school may submit up to two students for
consideration. Please send the application forms and
attachments to the Delaware Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1636,
Wilmington, DE 19899 by October 31st.
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Additional Information:
Application
Janosik Family Scholarship
Deadline: February 28th
Eligibility: Open to any student in grade 4- 12 from a school
on the Eastern Shore. A 250 word essay must be written on
the lessons learned from reading Back to Basics by Johnny Janosik or
Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson.
Award amount: A $1,000 is awarded payable upon graduation
from high school and acceptance at an accredited institute of higher
learning
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Additional Information:
Application: MS word
or PDF
Mail applications to 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE 19947
Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to any senior from a high school in
Delaware who has a 2.5 grade point average and will be attending
North Carolina Central University or another traditionally back
college or university. An essay must be written on how a
college education will help the student make an impact upon the
community.
Award amount: Varies, depending on GPA and materials
submitted. Awardees can reapply after the first year.
Contact: information: Diane Michael, P.O. Box 7593,
Wilmington, DE 19803-7593,
302/475-9288.
Caesar Rodney Rotary Scholarship
Deadline: April 10
Eligibility: Applicant must be
a resident of Delaware who attends Cab Calloway School of the Arts or Howard High
School of Technology. Student must have been accepted into an accredited college or university.
Award amount: The awards shall
be made at such times and in such amounts as recommended by the
Caesar Rodney Rotary Board of Directors.
Contact information: Your high school guidance office.
The Sally Fund Scholarship
Deadline: February 28th
Eligibility: 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:
1)
Enhancement of basic life skills
2)
Enhancement of employment opportunities through
occupational therapy or other opportunities
3)
Use of state of the art educational materials and equipment
to enhance the learning process
Award amount: Varies
Contact information: Delaware Community Foundation, Southern
Georgetown Office, 36 The Circle, Georgetown Delaware.
Phone: 302-856-4393
Additional Information:
John J. Ryan Scholarship
Deadline: April 15
Eligibility: Open to seniors at Caesar Rodney High School who
have been accepted in any college or university. Students should be
planning to have a career in education or teaching. It is expected
that all scholarship recipients will seek to improve the quality of
life in our society through teaching ideals.
Award amount: $500. This is a one-time scholarship to be paid
in January after the successful completion of the student’s first
semester in college.
Contact information: Your high school guidance office.
Additional Information:
John B. & Marion A. Smitheman Scholarship
Deadline: May 31
Eligibility: Open to seniors at any Kent County public high
school who have been accepted to a Delaware college or university.
Applicants must aspire to a career in engineering and submit a short
statement to that effect.
Award amount: $8,000, to be paid in four equal installments
of $2,000 over a four-year period.
Contact information: Your high school
guidance office.
Additional Information:
Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 31
Eligibility: Delaware resident who has been accepted into an
accredited college or university’s nursing program within or outside
Delaware, with the intention of pursuing a career in nursing and
ensuring that patients’ needs are a priority. A preference will be
given to those students most in need of financial support.
Award amount: This is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 .
The amount is subject to change in future years.
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Additional Information:
Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship
Eligibility: Wilmington Country Club caddies, employees, and
dependent children of employees 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.
Contact information: Contact information: Phil Ianelli,
Wilmington Country Club 302/ 651-6171 or email at
piannelli@att.net.
Youth Opportunity Scholarship
Deadline: May 31st
Eligibility: Students or former students of Delaware schools
who have experienced a chronic illness, lasting six months or
longer, that has impaired the individual’s ability to pursue his or
her education. Priority will be given to students of the First State
School. Scholarship awards will be based on financial need,
demonstrated academic promise and potential for success.
Award Amount: Tuition assistance at any
academic or vocational qualified institution of higher education
within or outside the state of Delaware. Students may reapply
annually.
Additional Information:
Contact information: Richard Gentsch,
Delaware Community Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
Henry H. Stroud, MD. Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31st
Eligibility: Eligible candidates shall be Delaware residents
who have been accepted at an accredited school of medicine.
Scholarship awards shall 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 or 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 affected by
gender, race or ethnic background, national origin or sexual
orientation.
The Henry H. Stroud Md. Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded
after the determination of other financial assistance and is
intended to supplement and not replace other financial support.
While there is no guarantee of continuing support, recipients are
eligible to re-apply in successive years, for a maximum of four (4)
annual awards. The same criteria will be used in determining renewal
awards.
Award Amount: Varies each year
Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Henry
H. Stroud MD Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee through an
objective, competitive process. Applicants will be ranked by each
scholarship committee member on the following:
- Financial need
- Demonstrated academic promise
- Recommendation by a teacher, guidance counselor, or other
appropriate party
- Essay
Additional Information:
Contact information: Richard Gentsch, Delaware Community
Foundation, 302/504-5222 or
rgentsch@delcf.org.
|
