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What are Delaware scholarships?
Delaware scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Delaware or looking to go to school in Delaware. Delaware scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Delaware scholarships
Before you apply for Delaware scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Delaware scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Delaware scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Delaware scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Delaware scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Delaware scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Delaware
ScIP
Due: 5/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$1,000
The Scholarship Incentive Program will be awarded to students enrolled or will enroll full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution in Delaware; or to students enrolled or who will enroll full-time in an out-of-state, accredited institution in an undergraduate or graduate degree program that is not offered at the University of Delaware, Delaware State University, or Delaware Technical Community College. High school seniors may apply. For students attending Delaware district or charter high schools, the Delaware Higher Education Office will access your 9th through 11th grade unweighted cumulative GPA and SAT scores through eSchool. For home-schooled students or students attending private high schools in Delaware, please send a copy of your SAT scores and your 9th through 11th grade high school transcript showing your unweighted cumulative GPA. Minors, non-degree, diploma, certificate, or continuing education programs are not eligible. Independent study, individualized majors and other arranged or negotiated programs of study are not eligible. A student cannot receive the Scholarship Incentive Program for more than 5 years for either undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must complete the application, then file a FAFSA by May 15, 2024. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and O
Due: 6/15/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
This award will be given to individuals whose parent is a member of the armed forces and was a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of missing in action or prisoner of war status. Applicants must have been a resident of the state of Delaware for three or more consecutive years prior to the date of application. Applicants must be the child of one of the following: (A) member of the armed forces whose cause of death was service-related; (B) member of the armed forces who is being held or was held as a prisoner of war; (C) member of the armed forces who is officially declared missing in action; (D) state police officer whose cause of death was service-related; or (E) state employee of the Department of Transportation routinely employed in job-related activities upon the state highway system whose cause of death was job-related. Priority sequence for awards is: (1) tuition and required fees at a public college in Delaware; (2) tuition and required fees at a private college in Delaware, if the program of study is not offered at a Delaware public college; or (3) tuition and required fees at an out-of-state public or private college, if there is no institution in Delaware offering the program of study. Award will be prorated for eligible students who choose to attend an institution that is out of this sequence. Award is limited to four years. High school seniors may apply. For students attending Delaware district or charter high schools, the Delaware Higher Education Office will access your 9th through 11th grade unweighted cumulative GPA and SAT scores through eSchool. For home-schooled students or students attending private high schools in Delaware, please send a copy of your SAT scores and your 9th through 11th grade high school transcript showing your unweighted cumulative GPA. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
SBS of New York Graduate Award
Due: 3/31/2025
Amount Varies
The SBS of New York Graduate Award may be awarded to the graduate students with the highest cumulative Grade Point Average. Applicants or one of their parents must be a Swiss national. Applicants must be U.S. residents. They must be permanently domiciled in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Delaware for two years or more. Applicants must have excellent academic standing and show aptitude in their chosen fields of study. The application form together with the applicant's or their parent's proof of Swiss citizenship; proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. residency; and proof of cost for tuition, room and board must be submitted by March 31. Official transcripts; and two current letters of reference from professors in the applicant's major area of study must be submitted by April 30. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Fresh Start Scholarship Program
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
Fresh Start awards annual scholarships to students in Delaware based on financial need, personal challenges, and academic record. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have had a 2-year gap in their education. They must be a resident of Delaware, or be currently employed in Delaware for at least the past 12 months. Applicants must also have a high school diploma or G.E.D. They must be admitted to an accredited college in a two- or four-year degree program at the undergraduate level. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Theodore Mazza Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Transcripts Required
$6,000
The UNICO Foundation will award the Theodore Mazza Scholarship to high school seniors at any public or private secondary school who will be attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States. The scholarship will be paid out for up to a maximum of 4 years. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.
William C. Davini Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Transcripts Required
$6,000
The UNICO Foundation will award the William C. Davini Scholarship to high school seniors at any public or private secondary school who will be attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States. The scholarship will be paid out for up to a maximum of 4 years. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.
Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarship
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
$5,000
The Dr. Michael Dorizas Memorial Scholarship honors the late Dr. Michael Dorizas, a widely respected educator, lecturer and athlete. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university, or they must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment in such a degree program, and have outstanding academic qualifications. Applicants must also be of Greek descent or a student who has declared major in Hellenic Studies, regardless of heritage. High school seniors may submit their SAT/ACT scores, if available. One recommendation letter is required for undergraduate scholarships. For high school seniors, letters from guidance counselors, academic advisers, teachers, or professors are preferred. Letters from personal acquaintances are to be avoided if possible. For undergraduate students, letters from university professors are preferred but letters from internship supervisors are considered appropriate. Two essays are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia for more information.
Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Founders Scholarshi
Due: 4/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
$5,000
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Founders Scholarship honors the founders of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited four-year college or university, or they must be high school seniors accepted for enrollment in such a degree program, and have outstanding academic qualifications. Applicants must also be of Greek descent or a student who has declared major in Hellenic Studies, regardless of heritage. High school seniors may submit their SAT/ACT scores, if available. One recommendation letter is required for undergraduate scholarships. For high school seniors, letters from guidance counselors, academic advisers, teachers, or professors are preferred. Letters from personal acquaintances are to be avoided if possible. For undergraduate students, letters from university professors are preferred but letters from internship supervisors are considered appropriate. Two essays are also required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia for more information.
Alphonse A. Miele Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
No Transcripts Required
$6,000
The UNICO Foundation will award the Alphonse A. Miele Scholarship to high school seniors at any public or private secondary school who will be attending an accredited campus-based college or university program in the United States. The scholarship will be paid out for up to a maximum of 4 years. Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships. Applicants must be of Italian descent. They must have at least one parent of Italian heritage. Documented and notarized proof may be requested by the selection committee, if necessary. Applicants must also reside in or have a UNICO Chapter or District sponsor from one of the eligible states. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the UNICO Foundation Inc. for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Delaware scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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