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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Intro
Need financial assistance for the upcoming school year? The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) provided a record award package of $850,000 in scholarships, distributed among 245 students for the 2024–2025 academic year.
How to Apply
DCF administers a variety of scholarship opportunities. For full descriptions, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application details, download the Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Compendium.
Applications for 2026–2027
The application cycle for DCF scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year opened on December 15, 2025.
Eligibility (Overview)
Specific eligibility rules differ by individual scholarship; please consult the Scholarship Compendium for the precise requirements for each award.
Intro
Need financial assistance for the upcoming school year? The Delaware Community Foundation (DCF) provided a record award package of $850,000 in scholarships, distributed among 245 students for the 2024–2025 academic year.
How to Apply
DCF administers a variety of scholarship opportunities. For full descriptions, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application details, download the Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Compendium.
Applications for 2026–2027
The application cycle for DCF scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year opened on December 15, 2025.
Eligibility (Overview)
Specific eligibility rules differ by individual scholarship; please consult the Scholarship Compendium for the precise requirements for each award.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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:
-...
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:
-...
Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship was created by the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture to support college and university students and encourage women to pursue careers and training in professional arboriculture, urban forestry, and related green industries. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary program where their major, minor, option, or course of study is directly related to arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, forestry, or a closely related field.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: The award is not renewable, but applicants may reapply in subsequent years.
- Use of funds:...
Overview
The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship was created by the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture to support college and university students and encourage women to pursue careers and training in professional arboriculture, urban forestry, and related green industries. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary program where their major, minor, option, or course of study is directly related to arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, forestry, or a closely related field.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: The award is not renewable, but applicants may reapply in subsequent years.
- Use of funds:...
