Delaware Community Foundation seeks scholarship applications by March 15
High school students throughout Delaware are invited to apply for scholarships available through the Delaware Community Foundation. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15. While many scholarships are open to students throughout Delaware, a number of scholarships will be awarded exclusively to Sussex County students.
Last year, the foundation awarded more than 150 scholarships totaling more than $340,000 to assist individuals in pursuing higher education. Students can apply for most scholarships by completing a single online application at www.delcf.org/scholarships. Note that some scholarships require separate applications. Applicants should review criteria for all available awards.
The online application system guides applicants through a series of questions to determine which scholarships they may be eligible for. Students are automatically considered for every scholarship for which they meet the minimum criteria.
Scholarships available to only Sussex County or Cape Henlopen School District students (additional criteria may apply):
All Sussex County school districts:
Thurman G. and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship – any Sussex County high school graduate pursuing a career in agriculture or a green energy-related field
Janosik Family Scholarship – any Sussex County high school graduate who demonstrated citizenship, work ethic and service to the community
J.D. O'Connor Scholarship – any Sussex County high school graduate seeking need-based assistance
Sussex Foundation Scholarship – any Sussex County high school graduate who completed eighth grade at Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences, seeking need-based assistance
Cape Henlopen School District:
Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections Scholarship – Cape Henlopen High School graduate demonstrating work ethic and school citizenship
V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship – Cape Henlopen High School graduate pursuing agriculture or education
Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship – Cape Henlopen High School graduate who demonstrated involvement in school and community needs
George H. Henry Award – Cape Henlopen High School graduate pursuing an education degree in Delaware
Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial Scholarship – Cape Henlopen High School graduate pursuing a business degree
John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship – Cape Henlopen High School graduate pursuing a degree in agricultural, pre-veterinary medicine, art, or a related field.
There is no cap on the number of scholarships or the amount students may receive. Funding from many of the scholarships may be applied to the costs of textbooks and fees, in addition to tuition. Some are one-time awards, and others are renewable.
"Many of our donors who care about education choose to create scholarship funds to help students and their families with rising college costs," said Stuart Comstock-Gay, foundation president and CEO. "Our goal is to empower people who care about education with people who are engaged about their futures." For more information, contact Kelly Sheridan at 302-856-4393, ksheridan@delcf.org or go to www.delcf.org.
