The Charter School of Wilmington

 
 
 
 
 
  

 

Scholarships

Due Date 
 Name Category Requirements Contact Information 
  High School Oratorical Scholarship speech contest all grade levels; state contest in January contact Chuck Armbruster at 893-7703 or armbruct@gmail.com
5/15/11
 UNCF General Scholarship  varies due to major/college attending  applying to UNCF college, , 2.5 GPA, financial need  www.uncf.org must apply online
8/30/10
 Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund  HBCU schools  U.S. citizen, 3.0 GPA, 1650 SAT or 25 ACT (though some of their scholarships do NOT have same test requirements), community service, financial need   www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
FIRST Robotics Scholarship  participation at least one year in robotics team competition 11-12; involved in Robotics team competition; merit based 

www.usfirst.org/scholarshipsearch.aspx

or see guidance office 
Aircraft Electronics Association attending an accredited school in avionics or an aircraft repair program  3.0 GPA min  www.aea.net
Junior Achievement Scholarships  varies numerous listed pending on source www.ja.org
Minority Student Scholarships must attend an HBCU school transcript, essays, preference given to those with financial need and minority groups www.hbcuconnect.com/scholarship

10/1

1/1

4/1

7/1

(quarterly)

Writers of the Future Contest

prose writing in science fiction and fantasy  (max. of 17,000 words) all grade levels; quarterly deadlines and winners www.writersofthefuture.com

10/1

1/1

4/1

7/1

(quarterly)

 Illustrators of the Future Contest 3 illustrations, electronic/digital welcome all grade levels; quarterly deadlines and winners Illustrators of the Future
Fresh Brain General Scholarship technology all grade levels; creativity with web, graphic skills or video www.freshbrain.org
9/15/10
 Jewish Guild for the Blind Scholarship legally blind seniors, transcript, SAT's, letters of rec, personal statement, fin need, proof Jewish Guild for the Blind
9/30/10
 Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship minority students in technical degree programs academics, financial need www.xerox.com
June - Dec. 2010
The "Shout It Out" Scholarship, & others essay (250 words)
 all grade levels
 www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
10/15/10
 Arts Recognition and Talent Search  performing, literary and visual arts  demonstration of talent

www.youngarts.org;

materials deadline is 10/30 which is a receipt date

10/1/10
 Siemens Westinghouse Competition  science, math, technology  individual research project (grade 12) or 2/3 member teams for grade 9-12 www.siemens-foundation.org
10/8/10
 AES Engineering Scholarship essay no engineering courses required www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
10/15/10
 Outstanding Students of America  general essay, biography, service activities, all grade levels; payable directly to the college, no fee  www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
2/15/11
 Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship  journalism career juniors, journalistic articles, essays, service, transcript; qualities of a "free spirit"  

www.freedomforum.org/freespirit or

see guidance (two nominations only)
10/30/10
 Horatio Alger Scholarship  general seniors; official transcript; Financial Need; US citizen; overcome personal adversity; U.S.; essay

www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

(25 scholarships in DE)

10/31/10

Education Matters

$5K Scholarship

 online drawing all grade levels; short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com
10/31/10
 Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation academic 3.0 GPA; service; activities; leadership; US citizen   www.coca-colascholars.org
10/31/10
 Donald & Nancy Edwards Scholarship Upward Bound at U of DE 2.5 GPA min, financial need

Upward Bound U of DE office or

e-mail Richard Gentsch at

rgentsch@delcf.org
12/31/10
 Colgate-Palmolive Hispanic Heritage Foundation Hispanic/Latino Students
short essays; seniors
www.colgate.com/hazlau
11/1/10
 Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest  3-5 minute audio essay 
all grade levels

www.vfw.org

11/1/10
 Ron Brown Scholar Program African American senors; early deadline for additional Scholarships  financial need, academics, service, leadership  www.ronbrown.org
11/1/10
 Prudential Spirit of Community Award  volunteerism all grades

www.prudential.com/spirit

(must bring app to guidance)
12/1/10
 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholar general seniors, scholarship, leadership, financial need 

www.elks.org/enf/mvs.cfm or

see guidance office 

(notice receipt date)

11/1/10
 Freedom in Academia Essay Contest

essay

(700-1200 words)

 seniors, 700-1200 word essay www.thefire.org
10/15/10
 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing women students; IT or computing careers preferably grades 11-12; leadership, aptitude/interest, school endorsement ; 3.0 GPA min www.ncwit.org/award
1/31/11
 NHA Scholarship Fund
 preference given to military families of any generation academics activities, personal statement, teacher recc www.nhascholarship.org
(see receipt date)
11/17
 Intel Science Talent Search  science or math research  seniors focused on intensive research, see guidance for transcript  

www.intel.com

(see receipt date)

11/21
 Toyota Community Scholars  service 3.0 GPA, volunteerism, U.S. citizen, national or resident

see guidance office; one school

nomination only 
11/23
 First Freedom Student Essay Contest essay on religious freedom all grade levels

www.firstfreedom.org

(first deadline is registration deadline)
11/27
 Principal's Leadership Award  leadership top 20% rank, GPA, activities, leadership, essay; one school nomination allowed 

see guidance office before

Thanksgiving 
11/30
 Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (Nat'l Security Agency)  computer science, math, electrical or computer engineering 3.0 GPA in, 1600 SAT min, leadership, recc letters, short essay, transcript, resume, scholarship starts during sophomore year of college   www.nsa.gov
11/30
 Student Challenge Awards Program  arts and humanities talent' scientific research project fellowship  juniors preferred; no prior experience in helping a scientist conduct research 

two school nominations allowed;

see guidance; more info,

see www. earthwatch.org

11/30
 First State Essay Contest 

essay

(due date 1/12)

 all grade levels  www.isi.org/programs/essay/index.html
12/1
 Multimedia Contest multimedia project all http://multimedia.globalsolutions.org
12/1
 SAE Engineering Scholarships engineering major or related science (math, computers, bio, chem, physics)  seniors, U.S. citizen, GPA, SAT's, essay 

www.sae.org/students/index.htm

12/1
 Being An American Scholarship essay contest teacher must select and submit essay www.beinganamerican.org/ns
12/2
 MLK Art & Essay/Poetry Contest artistic OR essay/poetry all grades; judged on creativity and adherence to theme assigned to grades www2.dupont.com
12/5
 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Award Program  service with one school nomination  academics, leadership, reccs, and one community service project; 2.86 GPA see guidance 
12/6
 Awards for Excellence Scholarship study abroad; school nomination leadership, service, 3.5 GPA min, interest in studying abroad www.afs.org
12/8
 DE Engineering Society Scholarship  engineering senior, U of DE or ABET school applicant, SAT's, GPA, activities, financial need 

see guidance

12/15 The Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award entrepreneurial spirit, product invention or energy plan adult advisor needed, technical report and business plan required

www.conradawards.org

(notice receipt date)

12/15

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants scholarship

Accounting major

 

 3.3 GPA min, transcript, short essay

www.nccpap.org

(notice receipt date)

12/15
 AXA Achievement Scholarship  non-academic activity or project  seniors, service, activities, academics  www.axa-achievement.com
12/31
 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award entrepreneurial spirit academics, service, leadership, essay www.NFIB.com/YEF
12/31
 The Anne Ford Scholarship  learning disability or dyslexia  essay, transcript, recommendations, SAT's, financial need, LD documentation, 3.0 GPA min
 see guidance or www.LD.org 
12/31

Top Ten List Scholarship

 online drawing all grade levels; short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com
1/1
 William H. Heald Scholarship  boys only, New Castle County resident  must attend U of DE, financial need, resume, transcript, recommendation 

see guidance office before

January 1 
1/2
 U.S. Junior Senate International Foundation Scholarship  general financial need, academics, leadership, activities, personal statement, reccs  see guidance 
1/9
 Ron Brown Scholar Program  general African American seniors; financial need, academics, service, leadership  www.ronbrown.org
1/9
 Carson Scholars Fund academic, humanitarian 3.75 GPA, essays, grades 9-11 only school nomination; see guidance
1/9
 JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest essay all grade levels www.jfklibrary.org
1/11
 Better Business Bureau's Student Ethics Contest Nomination of a BBB member essay, recc letters, transcript

www.delaware.bbb.org/scholarships

(notice receipt date)

1/11
 Gates Millenium Scholar  math, science, engineering, education, or library science major  students of color, 3.3 GPA, financial need, leadership, service, educator's nomination 

www.gmsp.org

(notice paper deadline of Dec. 31)

1/15
 AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship architecture NAAB accredited program; essay, transcript, recommendation, drawing www.archfoundation.org
1/15
 Congressional Seminar Essay Contest (DE)  essay (500 words)  essay plus winner attends National Congressional Seminar in DC in June, grades 10-12  

see guidance or call 652-4033 or

email Sandra Durgin

at scjurgin@erols.com 
1/15
 American Planning Association Scholarship  essay contest (1200-1500 words)  juniors and seniors; essay theme related to housing crisis  www.planning.org/essay
1/15
 National MS Society Scholarship student with MS or has a parent diagnosed with MS financial need, essay, academics, leadership in school/community activities 

www.nationalMSsociety.org

or see guidance 
1/15
 The Full Ride Scholarship sponsored by The Tom Joyner Foundation HBCU colleges U. S. citizen, 3.5 GPA min, SAT/ACT min, reccs, essay, activities, service, leadership www.blackamericaweb.com
1/15
 National Honor Society Scholarship  NHS members  academics, leadership, service, activities, two school nomination only  see NHS Charter moderator 
1/15
 Washington Crossing Foundation essay SAT's, transcript, recc letter, must want a career in government service

www.gwcf.org

(notice receipt date)

1/15
 The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America  essay (500 words) on patriotism in today's world  grades 10-12; essay; winner will attend one week workshop in DC in June  see guidance or history teacher 
1/20
 C-SPAN Video Contest documentary video 5-8 minutes; all grades; documentary on hot topic within our country www.studentcam.org
1/23
 George Washington Essay Scholarship essay (1200-1500 words) all grade levels

www.isi.org

(Final deadline to submit is 1/12)

1/25
 McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating a genuine business may be a part time business but must have at least one employee

www.mckelveyfoundation.org

(click on Entrepreneurial

Scholarship)
1/29
 Michael S. Powell High School Journalist of the Year journalism recommendation, autobiography, published articles; notice receipt date

www.mddcpress.com

(notice receipt date)

1/29
 Sam Walton Foundation Scholarship
 service academics, service, extracurriculars, essay, financial need (5-20 apps per school), 2.5 unweighted GPA

www.walmartfoundation.org

(see guidance for access code) 
1/30
 Society of Plastics Engineers Essay Contest essay 500-1000 words, all grade levels see guidance or science teacher
1/31
 DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition  essay 700-1000 essay on science topic of choice, grades 7-12 

www.thechallenge.dupont.com

or see guidance

(notice receipt date)

1/31
 Discover Card Scholarship  general juniors only, 2.75 GPA, service, obstacles overcome, leadership, special talent  www.discoverfinancial.com/community/
1/31
 DEXSTA Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program  students/parents are credit union members in NCC  2.5 GPA min, volunteerism, essay, recc letters, transcript

www.dexsta.com/forms.php

(notice receipt date)

1/31
 National Presbyterian Youth Scholarship member of the Presbyterian Church church member; U.S. citizen or resident; fin need, 3.0 GPA, reccs , must attend an APCU college www.pcusa.org
1/31
 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship underrepresented minority students, especially African American females 3.0 GPA min, activities, awards, recc letters, essay see guidance
1/31
 Hispanic Scholarship Fund all minorities varies by college, major, and geographic area www.hsf.net/scholarship
2/1
 The Roothbert Scholarship Fund


 service or education academics, autobiographical essay, recc letters www.roothbertfund.org
2/1

Kaplan/Newsweek

“My Turn” Essay Competition

 essay

all grade levels, essay (500-1000 words)

www.kaptest.com/essay

(notice receipt date)

2/1
 National Peace Essay Scholarship Contest essay essay (1500 words) all grade levels; winners must attend a summer conference in DC

www.usip.org/ed/npec;

each state will have

several winners (notice receipt date)

2/1
 Burger King Scholarship must have a part time job of 10 hours weekly average (not necessarily BK)  2.5 min GPA, service/activities, financial need, recommendation, p/t employment

www.haveityourwayfoundation.org
2/1
 National Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship general 2.5 GPA min, reccs, personal statement, activities, financial need, essay

see guidance

(notice receipt date)

2/1
 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation YES Scholarship original reserach project in the field of epidemiology in health care  juniors and seniors only  www.collegeboard.com/yes
2/1
 Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Future Educators of America Scholarship  education major  transcript, SAT's, activities, recc letters, essay 

www.pdkintl.org

(see guidance for local scholarship

information)

(notice receipt date)

2/1
 DCCA Scholarship cheerleading essay, volunteer, recommendations, video of talent, transcript ; 3.0 min GPA or 88 avg

www.decheercoaches.com

(notice receipt date)

2/1
 Alpha Tau State Scholarship for May B. Leasure Grant-in-Aid  education major  academics, essay, recommendations, service, financial need 

contact Catherine Graden,

122 Loganberry Lane,

Rehobeth Beach, DE 19971-9528
2/2
 Toshiba NSTA Exploravision Awards  technology team approach, research paper or project; all grade levels  www.exploravision.org
2/4
 Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization  general; scholarships available at local level  academics, talent, public speaking

www.missdelawareusa.com or

see guidance 
2/5
 Bradford Barnes Scholarship

must enroll in

U of DE

1800 SAT or 27 ACT; rank a factor

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec or

see guidance (notice receipt date)

2/5
 American Physical Society physics minority student, transcript, SAT's, personal statement, references www.aps.org/programs/honors/other.cfm
2/5
 USTA College Educational Scholarship organized youth tennis participant academics, essay, reccs, photo, interview, financial need www.usta.com
2/6
 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Award school or community service all grade levels; resume, documentation, nomination needed www.dhss.delaware.gov
2/10
                                   KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

attending U of DE

or Del State

 2.75 GPA min, financial need, short essay, activities

www.kfcscholars.org

(online app available on Dec. 1)

(receipt date is 2/10)

2/10
 Proton Energy Scholarship Program Science and Technology especially engineering academics, essay, recc letters, financial need www.protonenergyscholarship.org
2/12
 The Point Foundation Scholarship Program LGBT students academics, leadership, financial need, community involvement www.pointfoundation.org
2/15
 USA Funds: Access to Education Scholarships  preference given to physically disabled and students of color, 30% of the awards target these populations financial need; adjusted annual income less than $35,000 

www.usafunds.org or

see guidance

2/15
 Random House Publishing "Oh, The Places You'll Go" Contest essay (500 words) personal essay or memoir http://www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces/
2/15
 Daughters of the American Revolution college major (political science, history, government, economics, nursing, education, occupational or physical therapy) U.S. Citizen, senior, sponsorship letter, academics, financial need possibly www.dar.org (Educational Outreach)
2/15
 National Coop Scholarship Program will attend a college with a co-op program (NCCE affiliated) GPA 3.5 min, essay; preference given to math, science, engineering majors (f/min) www.co-op.edu or see guidance
2/15
 Best Buy Scholarship  community service  academics, service

www.bestbuy.com/scholarship or

www.at15.com

2/15
 Chairscholars Foundation physically challenged B+ average, financial need, service, essay, reccs needed www.chairscholars.org 
2/15
 Commitment to Agriculture Program Scholarship field related to agriculture  family must be engaged in production of agriculture

http://scholarships.ffa.org

or see guidance
2/15
 Sigma Corporation of American Scholarship career in photgraphic industry or related field (visual arts, design) essay; 3-5 images www.sigmaphoto.com
2/15
 DE Youth Leadership Award Must be member of school's Jefferson Awards YSI program or a Jefferson Awards recipient Academics, leadership, service See guidance
2/16
 RMHC Scholarships (including HACER and Future Achievers)  any ethnicity  academics, cultural, service, financial need  www.rmhc.org or see guidance 
2/16

ACT High School Poster Contest

Poster design

Grades 11-12; electronic submission

www.actstudent.org/postercontest

(notice receipt date)
2/16
 210 Footwear Foundation Scholarship student or parent employed in industry which produces product  academics, character, financial aid 

www.twoten.org

(notice receipt date)

2/16
 The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Program children whose parents have or had a career in the financial services industry
 3.5 GPA, top 20% rank, financial need, essay, recc www.gordonrich.org
2/17
 Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative community service grades 11-12; community service with 8 week paid internship available www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
2/19
 William P. Frank Scholarship journalism or communication activities one school nomination only see guidance
2/19
 AAUW Scholarship  females only; academic and/or music  U.S. citizen, academics, financial need, school and community contributions 

www.aauwwilmington.org or

see guidance 
2/19
 Colon Cancer Alliance DE Valley Scholarship Fund Students whose lives have been affected or impacted by colon cancer essay, academics, rec letters

www.ccalliance.org/delval/ScholarshipApplication.pdf

or see guidance

2/20
 Personal Injury Group Essay Scholarship Contest essay 500-1000 words, specific topic assigned; parent signature needed morrisjamespersonalinjurylawyers.com
2/20
 The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship essay, vegetarian activism reccs,transcript, documentation of activism www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
2/26
 Huggable Heroes Contest service need a nomination and submit an essay on specific volunteer cause

www.buildabear.com or see

guidance or go to local Build a

Bear Workshop

store

2/26
 Order Sons of Italy in America Italian American descent 3.0 GPA, financial need, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, specific minority www.osia.org
2/26

Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program

Enterprising venture service oriented

Essay, nomination letter, supporting documents, all grade levels

 www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
2/26
 Lowe's Scholarship general 3.25 GPA, leadership, community involvement

www.Lowes.com/scholarships
2/26
 DAIB Joann Scott Memorial Scholarship Themed short essay Academics, 3.0 GPA, essay

www.iabgroup.com/scholarship

(notice receipt date)

2/27
 AKA Sorority - Zeta Omega Educational Memorial Scholarship African American students; education major African American student; 2.5 unweighted GPA see guidance
2/28
 International Young Eco-Hero Award  environmentalism ages 8-16 years old  www.actionfornature.org
2/28
 The Horsemen's Scholarship

 children of equine industry workers 2.85 GPA, income of $50K or less, reccs, transcript, U. S. citizen of visa www.racingscholarships.com
2/28
 The Thoroughbred Scholarship

 career in an equine or agricultural related industry 2.85 GPA, income of $50K or less, reccs, transcript, U. S. citizen or visa www.racingscholarships.com
2/28
 6th District Community Service Scholarship  Education, Humanities, Social Service major  must be a district resident, transcript, SAT's, activities, service, essay, recommendation letters 

www.wilmingtonde.gov/6thdistrict_scholarship.htm

e-mail: 6thdistrict@comcast.net

3/1

Get Up and Do Something Video Contest

 

 Video Grades 9-12; individual or group entry www.getupanddosomething.org
3/1
 BRICK Awards for Young Community Leaders  service projects  9-12; service in the area of community, health, or environment

www.dosomething.org 
3/1
 Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation  graphic communications academics, recommendations, resume, activities  www.gatf.org
3/1
 Zingos Great Value Store Scholarship  general 3.0 GPA, shop at your Zingos supermarket  see your store manager 
3/1
 Biden Breast Health Initiative  essay transcript, activities, essay; one scholarship per county will be awarded  see guidance
3/1
 Women's Western Golf Foundation females involved with golf seniors only, academics, financial need, no golf skill required

www.wwga.org

(notice receipt date)

3/1
 Engineering Innovation Essay Contest

essay contest

(1000 words)

 all grade levels; boys and girls

www.engineergirl.org

(notice receipt date)
3/1
 Young Naturalist Award  research based essay (no more than 20 pages)  grades 9-12, environmental research  www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/
3/1
 Next Generation Scholarship Fund  TEAMS Engineering essay contest transcript, essay, watch for receipt date! 

www.jets.org or see guidance

(notice receipt date)  
3/1
 ACS Scholars Program  students of color, chemistry related major  3.0 GPA, financial need, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, specific minority 

www.acs.org/scholars

(notice receipt date)

3/3
 Davidson Fellows Scholarship gifted in either math, science, literature, music, technology or philosophy all grade levels nomination form, application packet/portfolio or project www.davidson-institute.org
3/3
 Buffalo Soldiers in DE Motorcycle Club  general academics, financial need, reccs, bio  see guidance 
3/5
 The National Italian American Foundation  Italian-American seniors  community service, financial need, 3.5 GPA min, recommendation www.niaf.org
3/5
 SAMMY 2010 Award scholar athletes academics athletics, leadership, service

www.bodybymilk.com

(notice receipt date)

3/6
 Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship African American men only living in New Castle County transcript, reccs, 500 word essay, resume, 2.7 GPA, interview, acceptance letter see guidance
3/8
 Friends of Newark Free Library "John Wriston Writing Award"
 essay contest (1100-1500 words) grades 11-12; must live in Christina School District

www.friendsofthenewarkfreelibrary.webs.com/scholarships.htm
see guidance (notice receipt date)
3/12
 Charles Hebner Scholarship

must enroll at

U of DE or

Del State; humanities or social science major 

 1350 SAT; rank a factor 

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec or

see guidance (notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

 
3/12
 Herman Holloway Scholarship 

must enroll at

Del State University 

 1350 SAT; rank a factor  

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

 
3/12
 DE Solid Waste Authority "Pat Healy" Scholarship environmental engineering or science; must attend DE school academics; school or community service; leadership; financial need

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance

(notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

3/12
 PFLAG National Scholarships
 self-identified GLBT student or ally essay, transcript, service, release form, reference www.pflag.org/scholarships
3/15
 Dolly Reed Memorial Scholarship students who spent at least one year at Thurgood Marshall Elementary seniors; 2.5 GPA min, citizenship, teacher and community person reccs, essay, activities

www.christina.k12.de.us/marshall/

(mail everything in one package)

3/15
 Brainy Flix Contest video (less than 2 minutes)
 all grade levels
 www.brainyflix.com
3/15
 Institute of Food Technology Scholarship food science/technology major  academics, activities, biography, letter of recommendation 

www.ift.org/cms  

(notice receipt date)

3/15
 Kohl's Cares for Kids Program volunteerism volunteer activity with nomination; all students eligible www.kohlskidswhocare.com
3/15

“Del-One” DE Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Business major

Family or grandparent membership; must attend a DE college; 3.5 GPA, community service, essay

www.Del-One.org

(notice receipt date)

3/15

DE Hispanic Scholarship Fund Awards

Seniors with ANY Latino heritage

3.0 GPA, U. S. citizen or perm res, service, leadership,

Fin need, recc

www.hsf.net

(there will be 15 winners in DE!)
3/15
 Hewlett-Packard Scholars Program underrepresented minority majoring in comp or electrical engineering transcript, fin need, reccs, personal narrative, college specific www.hp.com/go/scholars
3/15
 John B. Lynch Foundation general 3.0 GPA or 1650 SAT's, must attend a DE college; leadership, service, financial need

www.johnblynchfoundation.com or

see guidance

(notice receipt date)

3/15
 Jackie Robinson Scholarship minority students

1000 SAT or 21 ACT

leadership, servcice, fin need, essay, U. S. citizen, transcript, recc

www.jackierobinson.org

or see guidance

(notice receipt date)

3/17
 National Association of Black Journalists journalism must a student member of the NABJ; resume, financial need, essay, transcript, reccs, samples of work, member www.nabj.org
varies, check site
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship essay grades 9-12 www.aynrand.org
3/21
 CITE/Verizon scholarship African American students U. S. citizen, 3.0 GPA, family income less than 40K, recc letters and essay see guidance office
3/22
 PNC/H. Fletcher Brown Scholarship  chemistry, engineering, medicine, dentistry, or law major  transcript, SAT's, financial need, personal statement, recommendations  see guidance office 
3/24
 George A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship (Christiana Rotary Club)  general

Must be a NCC resident;

3.0 GPA; character; leadership

www.christianarotary.org

(notice receipt date)

3/26
 Diamond State Scholarship  general 1800 SAT or 27 ACT; rank a factor

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)
3/26
 Robert C. Byrd Scholarship  general 1800 SAT or 27 ACT; rank a factor

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/26
 Christa McAuliffe Teacher Sch/Loan  education major at a DE college  1570 SAT min; 2.75 unweighted GPA; top half of class

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/26
 Delaware Teacher Corps  math/science education majors; special education majors as well  1570 SAT or 25 ACT; 2.75 unweighted GPA; top half of class

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/26
 DE Nursing Incentive Program nursing major  2.5 unweighted GPA, top half of class

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/26
 DASA Scholarship  education major; two school nominations allowed; receipt deadline  essay (300-500 words); experience working with children

you must see the guidance office 

(notice receipt date)

3/26
 FEEA Scholarship children of federal civilian or postal employees transcript, unweighted 3.0 GPA, service
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/25014696/FEEA-2010-11-SCHOLARSHIP-PROGRAM
3/26
 DART First State Poster Contest artistic endeavor all grade levels; artistic poster encouraging use of public transit

www.dartfirststate.com

see guidance

3/27
 Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship  major in engineering, comp science, computer info systems or business  3.3 GPA, fin need, leadership, resume, essays, transcript, references, picture required www.microsoft.com
3/30
 Norman Lockman Prize for Excellence in Communications  one school nomination only  recc. participation in journalism or communication activities, transcript, essay  see guidance office 
3/30
 The Superpower Scholarship general short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
3/30

KBG Scholarship

 Service related to tobacco control

2.0 GPA min, leadership, awards, service, essay, recc letter from volunteer supervisor

www.ysmoke.org

(notice reciept date)

3/30
 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority  African-American females  transcript, activities, recc letters, financial need, short biographical essay  see guidance 
3/31
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  African American females; major in education  2.5 GPA, Academics, financial need, activities, leadership, service see guidance
3/31
 DE School Nutrition Association Scholarship  majoring in nutrition or food service management  qualifications are activities, essay, recc, and acceptance letter http://dsna.k12.de.us
3/31
 Young American Creative Patriotic Award  artistic effort with a patriotic theme  grades 9-12; requires endorsement by local member  www.ladiesauxvfw.com
3/31

Cuban-American National Foundation 

(MAS Family Scholarship)

 Cuban heritage  3.5 GPA and reccs are needed, academics, financial need, leadership, essay  www.scholarshipforhispanics.com
3/31
 Society of American Military Engineers-Delmarva Post  engineering major; enrollment at an ABET college (abet.org)  essay, transcript, activities, references  see guidance office 
3/31
 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Nu Upsilon Chapter Scholarship African American boys 2. 5 GPA, transcript, service, essay, leadership, reccs, financial need, interview

see guidance

(notice receipt date)
4/1
 Incight Scholarship students with any type of disability essay, recc letter, documentation of disability www.incighteducation.org
4/1
 Allen Friedman Award Program Fund Upward Bound or DE Futures students Financial need, academics, city of Wilmington resident, reccs see guidance
4/1
 Harold Lighthipe Memorial Scholar  political science, history, or economics major  U.S. citizen, academics, financial need, extracurricular, recommendations, essay 

see guidance 

(notice receipt date)

4/1
 DE State Federation of Women's Clubs  volunteerism transcript, activities, personal statement, financial need, sponsorship 

www.deltakappagamma.org/DE/scholarships.html
4/1
 DE State Golf Association Scholarship Fund, Inc.  golf players  academics, SAT's, essay, activities, recommendations, golf record, must be a member of DSGA   www.dsga.org (notice receipt date)
4/1
 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Foundation  engineering or science field; Hispanic students  transcript, resume, activities, and leadership essay, recommendation, financial need  see guidance office 
4/1
 DE Lions Foundation James A. McCarty Memorial Scholarship  general transcript, leadership, service, financial need, recc letters, essay 

www.delawarelionsfoundation.org
4/1
 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community  non academic; nomination needed  leadership, creativity, community service www.hitachifoundation.org
4/1
 DCF's Chrysler Technical Scholarship design,engineering, manufacturing or repair of automobiles 2.75 GPA min, leadership, references, financial need www.delcf.org or see guidance
4/1
 DCF's Governor Minner Biotechnology Scholarship academic major academics, leadership, financial need;must attend an instate public college

www.delcf.org

or see guidance

4/1
 DCF's Youth Opportunity Award chronic illness experienced for six months at least financial need, academics, activities, personal statement, illness documentation  www.delcf.org or see guidance
4/1
 DCF's Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Fund nursing financial need, transcript, SAT's, personal statement, activities  www.delcf.org or see guidance 
4/1
 DCF's Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Medicine (accepted by a school of medicine ) fin need, reccs, academics, motivation for attending med school www.delcf.org
4/1
 DE Community Foundation's Helen & Douglas Eliason Scholarship Fund  technical education or continuing education low to moderate income, 2.5 GPA min, short essays, fin need   www.delcf.org
4/1
 Organization of Chinese Americans  ethnic minority  3.0 GPA, essay, resume, fin need, acceptance letter www.ocanational.org
4/2
 Holocaust Remembrance Project essay of no more than 1200 words all students  all students www.holocaust.hklaw.com
4/2
 Gamma Theta Lambda Scholarship sponsered by Alpha Phi Alpha  African American males  3.0 GPA, SAT's, leadership, service, financial need, short essay, interview  see guidance 
4/6
 National Association of Hispanic Journalists  journalism, photojournalism, radio/TV  Hispanic, resume, financial need, work sample, recommendations, transcript www.nahj.org or see guidance 
4/9
 First State Manufactored Housing Association Scholarship  reside in manufactored home for at least one year upon application  academics, service, recommendations, essay, financial need 

www.doe.state.edu.us/high-ed

(notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

4/9
 PNC/Dr. Joseph P. Pyle Scholarship  must reside within the corporate city limits of Wilmington  transcript, min SAT's: 1700, activities, financial need, recommendation, personal statement  see guidance office 
4/10
 DCF's Keisha Michelle Michael Memorial Scholarship

HBCU schools;

African American students

transcript, recc letters, essay, 2.5 GPA min, U.S. citizen see guidance
4/10
 Agenda for DE Women Trailblazer Scholarship  will enroll in a DE college  2.5 GPA; school or community activities; leadership; financial need 

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance

(notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

4/12
 YWCA DE Community Service Scholarship community service with one organization documentation, reccs, essay, interview, GPA www.ywcade.org
4/15
 The Committe of 100 Scholarship  business, economics major or related field  New Castle County resident; academics, SAT's, extracurriculars, essay; fin. need  www.committeeof100.com
4/15

New Ark Chorale scholarship

Music related college major

Audition tape, reccs

see guidance
4/15
 American Health & Beauty Aids Institute chemistry, business, or engineering major  3.0 GPA min, recommendations, activities, transcript, financial need  www.ahbai.org
4/15
 DE Women's Alliance for Sport & Fitness Scholarship  female athlete  3.0 GPA; athlete, recommendation letter, leadership, activities, citizenship, essay  see guidance office
4/15
 Delmarva Antique Bottle Club Inc. Fred Meyer Memorial Scholarship general transcript, SAT's, reccs, activities, recognition see guidance
4/15
 AFSA National High School Essay Contest essay (750-1000 words) grades 9-12 www.afsa.org/essaycontest
4/15
 Irish Culture Club of DE "P.J. O'Hanlon" Scholarship All ethnicities academics, involvement in activities related to family ethnicity, essay, recc http://www.irishde.org/jimohanlonscholarship.html
4/15
 First in My Family Scholarship hispanice background and first in the family to attend college 3.0 GPA min, fin need, transcript, essay, recc, resume www.hispanicfund.org
4/15
 The Marine Technology Society Scholarship major in marine science, engineering or technology transcript, essay, reccs, activities www.mtsociety.org/education/scholarships.aspx
4/15
 American Foreign Service Association essay contest essay; all students www.afsa.org
4/15
 City of Wilmington Scholarship 

resident within city limits- (Zipcodes:

19801, 19802,

19805, 19806)

2.5 GPA min, essay, recc letter, financial need, acceptance letter from a college, leadership and service  

http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/scholarships/index.htm

see guidance

(notice receipt date)

4/15
 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Community Scholarship Preference given to Eastside Wilmington Residents transcript, reccs, essay, financial need, U.S. citizen, church activities

see guidance

(must be mailed not hand delivered)

4/15
 Dunkin Donuts Scholarship work experience 3.0 GPA; activities, leadership, personal statement www.dunkindonuts.com/scholarship
4/15
 NASA/USA Today "No Boundaries: National Competition individual or group presentation

all grade levels , faculty

sponsor required

www.noboundaries-stemcareers.com
4/16
 American Cancer Society Scholarship childhood cancer survivor  

www.cancer.org or call 1-800-ACS-2345

or email SA.College@cancer.org 
4/16
 Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award  student leaders; three nominations only  juniors, volunteerism, (school/community)academics, entrepreneurial spirit, leaders, fin need  

www.hamiltonfriends.org and

see social studies dept. 
4/19
 PNC/Evelyn E. Stricklin Scholarship enrollment at U of DE financial need, transcript, SAT's, essay, recommendation, personal statement see guidance
4/20
 Delaware Industries for the Blind Scholarship  career in education, social services, or rehabilitation (for all students)  U.S. citizen, B average, leadership, essay community service, autobiography  see guidance 
4/21
 DE Association of Educational Office Professionals an office/business occupation eg. secretarial, accounting, computers transcript, recommendation, leadership, service, biography, financial need maybe see guidance
4/21
 The Links, Inc. Scholarship African American females 3.0 GPA min, activities, service, transcript, leadership, essay, recommendations  see guidance 
4/22
 Student View Scholarship  random survey  application survey www.studentinsights.com
4/22
 International Association of Administrative Professionals major in business 2.5 GPA min, transcript, activities, reccs, counselor input

Contact Karen Garrison at 697-8848

or e-mail: garrison23@verizon.net

4/23
 DCF's Generation III EDIS Scholarship Fund business, engineering, architecture or construction related major; attend instate school 2.5 GPA, transcript, short essay, SAT's, financial need, activities 

www.ediscompany.com

or see guidance
4/23
 Port of Wilmington Maritime Society Scholarship  child of employee (includes grandparents) employed by a Port of Wilmington company  academics, leadership, financial need, school or community involvement, essay  

www.doe.state.de.us/dhec

or see guidance

(notice receipt date; FAFSA must

be complete 2 weeks prior to

deadline)

4/23
 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams grant funded invention project all grades; must have math, science or technology teacher as mentor

http://web.mit.edu/inventeams

(notice receipt date)

4/23
 Insurance Women of Northern DE business major transcript, reccs www.iwnd.org or see guidance
4/24
 NCCSCA's Jack Curran Memorial Scholarship general resume, recommendation, essay, transcript see guidance office 
4/25
 Hockessin Greenville Rotary Scolarship  resident of Hockessin, Pike Creek, Greenville, or Centerville  community service, activities, academics, resume, recc letter www.hockessingreenvillerotary.org/scholarship.html  
4/26
 Rotary Club of Wilmington general transcript, financial need, recc, personal statement 

www.rotarywilmington.org  

(notice receipt date)

4/26
 Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship essay grades 11-12 www.aynrand.org
4/30
 Women's Club of Odessa Scholarship general need to be a resident of the Middletown, Odessa, or Townsend area

contact Judy Palmer at 834-4732 or the

Appoquinimink Public Library
4/30
 LEAGUE Foundation/ATT Scholarships gay youth with leadership and service  gay and bisexual youth, 3.0 GPA min, community service, recc letters, essay  www.league-att.org/fscholarships.html
4/30
 All About Education Scholarship
 general
 short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
4/30
 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes leadership and courage in public service  nomination required; essay, recc letters; all grade levels  www.barronprize.org (notice receipt date)
4/30
 SAPA Scholarship and Excellence in Education for Life Sciences career in life sciences 2000 SAT Total, 3.3 GPA, recc letters, transcript, awards, essay  www.sapaweb.org
4/30
 Business and Professional Women's Foundation of DE, Inc. females only financial need, reccs, essay, letter of college acceptance www.bpwfoundation.org
4/30

Schering-Plough

"Will To Win" scholarship

 excellence in either science, athletics, service, visual or performing arts for asthmatics
3.5 GPA, transcript, U. S. citizen, earned at least one award in entry category, letter

www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com

(see receipt date)

4/30
 State of DE Art Contest sponsered by Matthew Denn Themed Based Art
all grade levels
see guidance
5/1
 Good Works Coalition Scholarship African American students who live in New Castle County 2.5 GPA min, service, essay

www.thegwc.org

(note receipt date)

5/1
 DE 4-H Foundation Scholarship membership 4-H membe for five years; activities, community involvement, transcript, letters

www.de4h.org

(notice receipt date)
5/3
 American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship lottery drawing based on testing  NON need based; multiple choice test online based on essay reading  www.afsascholarship.org
5/5

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa

 African American students; education major

Financial need, activities, awards, transcript, 2.5 GPA min

see guidance

(notice receipt date)

5/8
 "Pearls of Hope Foundation" of AKA Sorority, Zeta Omega Chapter interests in social work 2.5 GPA, transcript, SAT's, essay, rec letter, leadership, service see guidance
5/9
 PNC/Wilbur E. Postles Scholarship must have resided in DE for four years transcript, essay, SAT's, reccs, personal statement, financial need  see guidance
4/23/11
 National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering  American Indian, African American, or Hispanic/Latino descent, engineer major  3.0 GPA min 

www.nacme.org

MUST SEE GUIDANCE BEFORE APPLYING

5/10
 DCF's Frank D. Vari Scholarship city of Wilmington resident attending an instate college financial need, transcript, essays see guidance
5/14
 Tylenol Scholarship Health Care Related Major leadership, academics www.tylenolscholarship.com
5/14
 Society of Women Engineers females majoring in engineering or computer science  reccs, transcript, accepted to an ABET program, 3.5 GPA Unweighted www.swe.org
5/15
 Jane Austen Society of North America essay all students; personal statement, essay on Jane Austen  www.jasna.org
5/15
 Jay Spilecki Memorial Scholarship lacrosse player (h.s. and college) transcript, service, reccommendation

www.dellax.org

(notice receipt date)
5/15

McKenzie Travis Memorial College Softball Scholarship

Varsity softball player intending to play in college (walk on is fine)

2.5 GPA, service or volunteer work or “meaningful act of kindness”, essay

See guidance

5/30
 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Minority Scholarship Awards   underrepresented students of color in science or engineering 3.0 GPA, essay, activities, academics, financial need, reccs (math, science or counselor)   www.aiche.org
5/31
 The Ronald Williams, Jr. Foundation essay (varies by category) criminal justice major OR child of a law enforcement officer

www.thergwfoundation.org

5/31
 DCF's First Tee of DE's Barbara H. Dengler Scholarship golf player active member of LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program and Junior Board member  www.delcf.org or www.lpgakids.org
5/31
 University of Notre Dame's Schubmeht-Prein Prize essay on social impact of computing juniors only

www.cse.nd.edu/EssayContest

or see guidance
6/1
 West Rotary Club of Wilmington must attend a college in DE (Service oriented)

3.0 GPA, transcript, acceptance letter, college financial aid letter, letter indicating need, resume, recc letters

see guidance

there will be a Charter winner(s)
6/1
 Automotive Hall of Fame automobile related career including math, accounting, economics, or tech  academics, recc letters, proof of acceptance to college for major  www.automotivehalloffame.org/involved/scholarships.php
6/1
 Arts Recognition and Talent Search (Early Deadline) performing, literary and visual arts  demonstration of talent www.youngarts.org
6/1
 PHCC Educational Foundation business or construction management, mechanical engineering  transcript, SAT's, recommendation, essay, sponsorship 

www.phccweb.org

(notice receipt date)
6/1
 Bayhealth Career Loan and Scholarship Program nursing or allied health major, acceptance by college for declared major academics,essay, recc  www.bayhealth.org  or see guidance
6/1
 Freedom From Religion Foundation essay seniors only www.ffrf.org after Feb. 1
6/1
 American Spirit Publishing Scholarship pictorial transcript, short essay, resume

www.bestkeptsecretsforwinning.com

or see guidance

6/1
 2010 Young Environmentalist of the Year project or work completed in the past year all grade levels; nomination required www.dnrec.Delaware.gov
6/2
 The Monday Club Scholarship underrepresented minority from New Castle County  financial need, transcript, 2.75 GPA, service, activities, essay, reccs see guidance; (notice receipt date)
6/15
 Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award students diagnosed with epilepsy  academics, extracurricular activities, recc letters, short essay 

www.epilepsy-scholarship.com

or see guidance 

(notice receipt date)

6/15
 DCF's Wilmington Country Club Centennial Scholarship Fund  student or parent must be affiliated with the Wilmington Country Club financial need, academics,length of affiliation www.delcf.org 
6/19
 A&F Scholarship essay 11th & 12th; 1000 word essay www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
6/24




 Big Sun Scholarship athletic high school senior athlete; essay www.bigsunathletics.com
6/30
 Kirkwood Soccer Club Scholarship must have played for Kirkwood soccer junior and senior year academics,activities, character, KSC involvement www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed
6/30

Do-Over Scholarship

 online drawing all grade levels; short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com
6/30
 Any College.com Scholarship lottery drawing grades 10-12 www.anycollege.com
6/30
 Next Step Scholarship lottery   www.nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition
7/1
 Miss Delaware Teen USA  pageant interview and activities

www.missdelawareusa.com or

see guidance 
8/1
 PHCC Auxiliary Foundation "Ginny Award" nursing major work ethic, fin need, activities www.phccweb.org
8/15
 Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program epilepsy patient OR family member/caregiver of such  recc letters, transcript, photo, essay or artistic effort on impact of epilepsy on life  www.keppra.com