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Delaware Scholarships for High School and College Students

Delaware Student Ethics Scholarship
$2,500
Overview The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Delaware awards scholarships to Delaware high school seniors who demonstrate strong ethical character through leadership, community service, personal integrity, and academic achievement. The BBB Education Foundation administers and manages this scholarship program. Who is eligible - Current high school students who will be seniors during the 2025–2026 school year. - Residents of the State of Delaware. - Applicants must intend to pursue further education at an accredited college or university. - This award is not based on financial need. - Immediate family members of BBB staff and BBB Board members are ineligible. Key...
Deadline
Jan 14, 2026
Christopher K. Smith Memorial Future Teacher Scholarship
$4,000
Overview Duty-free lunch periods are now a standard element in nearly every DSEA-negotiated collective bargaining agreement, but that wasn’t always the case. In 1969 a social studies teacher rallied his peers to press for this contractual right, launching DSEA’s initial organized member lobbying effort and changing working conditions for Delaware educators. History The teacher who led that campaign was Christopher K. Smith. Smith taught in the Georgetown and Colonial School Districts and later served two terms as Delaware’s representative on the NEA Board of Directors. He died unexpectedly in 1989. To honor his contributions to public education and union advocacy,...
Deadline
Jan 23, 2026
ACEC Delaware Scholarship
$3,500
Introduction The American Council of Engineering Companies of Delaware (ACEC/DE) represents the engineering profession across the state. Member firms perform a broad array of engineering services that support Delaware’s economy and protect residents’ quality of life—ensuring safe travel, access to clean water, improved public health, and the adoption of new technologies. ACEC/DE’s mission is to advance the business interests of its member firms to promote the welfare and prosperity of Delaware. History and National Scope ACEC’s origins trace back to 1909, when a loosely organized group of private-practice engineers formed the American Institute of Consulting Engineers (AICE), the predecessor to...
Deadline
Jan 30, 2026
Trust Fund Higher Education Scholarship
$3,200
The Trust Fund Higher Education Scholarship is available to members of the Delaware Tribe, offering up to $3,200.00 in educational funding. Full-time students can apply for $400 per semester for a maximum of eight semesters, which do not need to be sequential. Meanwhile, part-time students are eligible for $200 per semester, up to a total of 16 semesters.Applications for the fall scholarship are open from July 1 to September 15.For the spring scholarship, applications are accepted from December 1 to February 15.Applicants can download, print, and mail the application form along with the necessary documents. It is the applicant's responsibility...
Deadline
Feb 15, 2026
Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
$29,344
Overview This merit-based scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors who intend to enroll at Delaware State University. Who is eligible - Current high school seniors with an unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - A combined SAT score of at least 1000 (or the comparable ACT score). - Plan to enroll as a full-time student at Delaware State University. - Must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the application deadline. Award details - Covers full tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing, meal plan, and textbooks at Delaware State University. - The scholarship may be...
Deadline
Feb 27, 2026
Del-One Scholarship
$2,500
Attention Delaware high school seniors: If you need help covering college expenses, Del-One Federal Credit Union offers a scholarship opportunity each year. Two recipients will each receive $2,500.00 to assist with tuition costs. This program reflects our commitment to “people helping people” by supporting students who show academic achievement, involvement in their communities, participation with their credit union, and demonstrated financial need. Who may apply - Must be a Delaware high school senior and either a Del-One member, the son or daughter of a Del-One member, or the grandchild of a Del-One member. (Please note: Del-One employees, volunteers and their...
Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
JBL Scholarship
$1,000
Introductory statement Because our available funding is limited and demand for assistance is growing, we focus on supporting undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic performance and have financial need. Awards are granted primarily on the basis of academic merit; however, when funds are scarce and there are more qualified applicants than awards, financial need will be considered in the selection process. Geographic eligibility New applicants must meet one of the following geographic conditions during the application period: - Be graduating from a Delaware high school, regardless of their permanent residence. - Be currently enrolled at a college located in Delaware,...
Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship
$15,277
College can be out of reach for many due to cost. To help remove that barrier, the Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship was launched in 2005 to provide tuition-free college for eligible students. In 2021 the program was broadened (often called SEED+) so Delaware residents of any age can pursue an academic degree or a workforce training certificate at Delaware Technical Community College (Delaware Tech). What the SEED Scholarship covers - Tuition for eligible programs at Delaware Tech, including associate degrees, diplomas, credit certificates, bachelor’s-degree coursework, and workforce training programs. - Tuition support may be used for up to...
Deadline
Apr 01, 2026
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts. Eligibility and rules - Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major. - Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Deadline
Jan 31, 2026
Roothbert Fund Scholarships
$7,000
About the Roothbert Fund Albert and Toni Roothbert created the Roothbert Fund to provide financial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Headquartered in New York City, the Fund is run by volunteers and awards scholarships to support undergraduate or graduate study at accredited U.S. institutions. Who the Fund prefers to support - Individuals whose daily lives are shaped by spiritual values. - Graduate students and undergraduates who have completed at least one year of college are preferred. - Preference is given to applicants who live in or attend school in one of these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland,...
Deadline
Feb 01, 2026
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others. 2026 Application timeline - Application opens: December 1, 2025...
Deadline
Feb 06, 2026
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding. Eligibility categories: - Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities. - Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies. - Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees. Application timeline: -...
Deadline
Feb 13, 2026
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
Students: 1,820
Tuition: $57,285
Washington and Lee University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, VA. The school has approximatley 1820 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $145,228. The average age of students entering Washington and Lee University is 19. The most popular programs at the Washington and Lee University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (34%), Social Sciences (18%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (11%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%) and Engineering (4%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 33
SAT: 1451
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
Students: 17,076
Tuition: $52,843
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The school has approximatley 17076 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $100,900. The average age of students entering University of Virginia-Main Campus is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Virginia-Main Campus are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (20%), Social Sciences (16%), Engineering (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (9%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1426
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Students: 6,217
Tuition: $46,854
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The school has approximatley 6217 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $114,454. The average age of students entering William & Mary is 20. The most popular programs at the William & Mary are: Social Sciences (24%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (11%), Psychology (7%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (7%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 32
SAT: 1411
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
Students: 18,618
Tuition: $36,090
University of Delaware is a public institution located in Newark, DE. The school has approximatley 18618 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $124,858. The average age of students entering University of Delaware is 20. The most popular programs at the University of Delaware are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (20%), Health Professions And Related Programs (11%), Social Sciences (10%), Engineering (9%) and Education (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 28
SAT: 1254
Wesley College
Dover, DE
Students: 790
Tuition: $27,284
Wesley College is a private nonprofit institution located in Dover, DE. The school has approximatley 790 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $51,097. The average age of students entering Wesley College is 20. The most popular programs at the Wesley College are: Health Professions And Related Programs (20%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (19%), Legal Professions And Studies (11%), Psychology (9%) and Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (8%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 16
SAT: 933
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
Students: 3,881
Tuition: $18,280
Delaware State University is a public institution located in Dover, DE. The school has approximatley 3881 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $52,311. The average age of students entering Delaware State University is 20. The most popular programs at the Delaware State University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (11%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (10%), Social Sciences (10%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (10%) and Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (9%).
Exam Scores
ACT: 20
SAT: 923
Delaware College of Art and Design
Wilmington, DE
Students: 97
Tuition: $25,770
Delaware College of Art and Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, DE. The school has approximatley 97 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $66,609. The average age of students entering Delaware College of Art and Design is 20. The most popular programs at the Delaware College of Art and Design are: Visual And Performing Arts (64%), Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services (36%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
Students: 676
Tuition: $25,500
Goldey-Beacom College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, DE. The school has approximatley 676 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $52,812. The average age of students entering Goldey-Beacom College is 21. The most popular programs at the Goldey-Beacom College are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (64%), Psychology (10%), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (9%), Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%) and Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (4%).
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
Strayer University-Delaware
Wilmington, DE
Students: 356
Tuition: $13,515
Strayer University-Delaware is a private for-profit institution located in Wilmington, DE. The school has approximatley 356 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $23,781. The average age of students entering Strayer University-Delaware is 33. The most popular programs at the Strayer University-Delaware are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (84%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (16%), .
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE
Students: 11,209
Tuition: $11,808
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is a public institution located in Dover, DE. The school has approximatley 11209 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $35,590. The average age of students entering Delaware Technical Community College-Terry is 26. The most popular programs at the Delaware Technical Community College-Terry are: Health Professions And Related Programs (34%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (12%), Education (9%), Public Administration And Social Service Professions (8%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).
Exam Scores
ACT: N/A
SAT: N/A