The Charter School of Wilmington

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Scholarships

Due Date 
Name Category Requirements Contact Information 
UNCF Scholarship  varies due to major/college attending  applying to UNCF college; 2.5 GPA, financial need  www.uncf.org
National Service Scholars Program  service volunteer work for school or community for at least one year  www.cns.gov
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund  HBCU schools  U.S. citizen; 3.0 GPA; 1100 SAT or 25 ACT; community service  www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
College Net Scholarship  sweepstakes drawing lottery  all seniors  www.anycollege.net
FIRST Robotics Scholarship  participation at least one year in robotics team competition 11-12; involved in Robotics team competition; merit based 

www.usfirst.org/robotics/sch_art1.htm

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
National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering  American Indian, African American, or Hispanic/Latino descent, engineer major  3.0 GPA min  www.nacme.org
Junior Achievement Scholarships  varies numerous listed pending on source www.ja.org
Educaid Scholarship  sweepstakes drawing monthly  all seniors  www.educaid.com
General Scholarships essay (500-2000 words) annual theme changes each year quarterly

www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship

or see guidance

Minority Student Scholarships must attend an HBCU school transcript, essays, preference given to females and minority groups www.hbcu-central.com
NewAid Global Action Awards global poverty project dedicated to improving lives or as raised awareness of poverty www.netaid.org
Excellence in Predicting the Future stock market all grade levels; six deadlines available www.troystudios.com
Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund general academic, activities, volunteer, short essay http://scholarship.tylenol.com
  AnyCollege.com scholarship

lottery (quarterly drawing) all grade levels www.anycollege.com
  Writers of the Future Contest

prose writing (less than 17,000 words) all grade levels; quarterly deadlines and winners www.writersofthefuture.com
9/15
AES Engineering Scholarship essay no engineering courses required www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
9/30
Tylenol Scholarship general leadership, academics www.tylenol.com/scholarship
9/30
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship minority students academics, financial need www.xerox.com
10/1
Arts Recognition and Talent Search  performing, literary and visual arts  demonstration of talent www.youngarts.org
10/1
Siemens Westinghouse Competition  science, math, technology  9-12; poster is based on one of four topics  www.siemens-foundation.org
10/6
DO A GOOD DEED Contest  essay 12-Sep

www.thrpt.info; reviewed every

three weeks

10/10
Outstanding Students of America  general payable directly to the college, no fee  www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
10/15
Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship  journalism journalistic articles, essays, service, transcript 

www.freedomforum.org/freespirit or

see guidance (two nominations only) 

10/30
Horatio Alger Scholarship  general academics; Financial Need; DE resident; overcome personal adversity; U.S.; essay www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
10/31
Coca-Cola Scholarship academic 3.0 GPA; service; activities; leadership  www.coca-colascholars.org
10/31
Prudential Spirit of Community Award  volunteerism one school nomination allowed 

www.prudential.com/spirit

(bring app to guidance)

10/31
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

11/1
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest  3-5 minute audio essay   

www.vfw.org (click on Youth

Scholarship, Voice of Democracy); See office 

11/1
Miss Delaware Teen USA  pageant interview and activities

www.missdelawareusa.com or

see guidance 

11/1
Ron Brown Scholar Program African American Students; early deadline for additional Scholarships  financial need, academics, service, leadership  www.ronbrown.org
11/10 George Washington Essay Scholarship essay (1200-1500 words) all grade levels

www.isi.org

(Final deadline to submit is 1/12)

11/14
Intel Science Talent Search  science or math research  seniors focused on intensive research 

www.intel.com

11/27
Principal's Leadership Award  leadership top 20% rank, GPA, activities, leadership, essay; one school nomination allowed 

see guidance office before

Thanksgiving 

11/26
MLK Art & Essay/Poetry Contest artistic OR essay/poetry all grades; judged on creativity and adherence to theme assigned to grades see guidance or English teacher
11/30
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (Nat'l Security Agency)  computer science, math, electrical or computer engineering, or foreign language  3.0 GPA in, 1600 SAT min, leadership, recc letters, short essay, transcript, resume  www.nsa.gov
11/30
Win With Words Scholarship online competition; multiple test dates available all grade levels www.winwithwords.com
11/30
Legislative Essay Scholarship  essay (500-2000 words)  senior

www.doe.state.de.us/dhec

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
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
The Young American Award  general academics, excellence in specific area, service, recc letter, 15+yrs. old

www.scouting.org/awards/youngamerican

or see guidance office 

12/3 Being An American Scholarship essay contest teacher must select and submit essay www.beinganamerican.org/ns
12/4
DE Engineering Society Scholarship  engineering senior, U of DE or ABET school applicant, SAT's, GPA, activities, financial need 

www.desonline.us

12/6
Awards for Excellence Scholarship study abroad; school nomination leadership, service, 3.5 GPA min, interest in studying abroad see guidance
12/7
AIA/AAF Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship architecture NAAB accredited program; essay, transcript, recommendation, drawing www.archfoundation.org
12/14
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Award Program  service with one school nomination  academics, leadership, reccs, and one community service project see guidance 
12/14
Toyota Community Scholars  service 3.0 GPA, volunteerism, U.S. citizen, national or resident

see guidance office; one school

nomination only 

12/15
Commerce Bank "American Dream" Scholarship  reside in a county serviced by Commerce Bank  3.0 GPA min, extracurricular activities 

www.commerceonline.com

12/15
Hispanic Scholarship Fund all minorities varies by college, major, and geographic area www.hsf.net/scholarship
12/31
The Anne Ford Scholarship  learning disability or dyslexia  essay, transcript, recommendations, SAT's, financial need  see guidance or www.LD.org 
12/31
BRICK Awards for Young Community Leaders  service projects  9-12; service in the area of community, health, or environment www.jointogether.org or www.dosomething.org 
12/31 Seniors Helping Seniors Contest by PNY Technologies, Inc. computer technology project individual or team; entry form required, essay, photographs www.PNY.com/education
1/1
The Violet Richardson Award nomination by a Soroptimist member; women only ages 14-17, volunteer efforts www.soroptimist.org
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 

1/5
National High School Essay Contest essay all students www.afsa.org/essaycontest
1/9
Ron Brown Scholar Program  general African American seniors; financial need, academics, service, leadership  www.ronbrown.org
1/11
Congressional Seminar Essay Contest (DE)  essay (500 words)  essay plus winner attends National Congressional Seminar in DC in June 

see guidance or call 652-4033 or

email Sandra Durgin

at scjurgin@erols.com 

1/11
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholar general scholarship, leadership, financial need 

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

see guidance office 

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)

1/12 First State Essay Contest essay all grade levels www.isi.org
1/12
U.S. Junior Senate International Foundation Scholarship  general financial need, academics, leadership, activities, personal statement, reccs  see guidance 
1/14
Walmart Community Foundation Scholarships service academics, service, extracurriculars, essay, financial need (5-20 apps per school) 

www.walmartfoundation.org

(see guidance for access code) 

1/15
Society of Plastics Engineers  essay (500-1000 words)  all grade levels, teacher sponsorship see guidance 
1/15
Washington Essay Contest  essay (400-600 words)  all grade levels; essays judged based on writing skills and research  see guidance
1/15
Washington Crossing Foundation  essay SAT's, transcript, recommendation letter  www.gwcf.org
1/15
American Planning Association Scholarship  essay contest (1200-1500 words)  juniors and seniors; essay theme related to housing crisis  www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm
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/scholarship

or see guidance 

1/15 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)

1/17
AAA Travel High School Challenge competition scholarship exam on geography  all students 

www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge or

see guidance 

1/17
Association of Women in Science female with behavioral, life, physical sciences or engineering major 3.75 GPA, 1200 Reading/Math on SAT's, service, adversity commitment to research or education  www.awis.org or see guidance 
1/18
Carson Scholars Fund academic, humanitarian 87.5 numerical average, essays, grades 9-11 only school nomination; see guidance
1/18 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
1/19
National Honor Society Scholarship  NHS members  academics, leadership, service, activities, two school nomination only  see NHS Charter moderator 
1/28
DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition  essay 700-1000 essay on science topic of choice, grades 7-12 

www.thechallenge.dupont.com

or see guidance

1/30
Toshiba NSTA Exploravision Awards  technology team approach, research paper or project; all grade levels  www.exploravision.org
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 minority student; member of the Presbyterian Church minority student; church member; U.S. citizen or resident; fin need, 3.0 GPA, reccs www.pcusa.org
1/31
Michael S. Powell High School Journalist of the Year journalism recommendation, autobiography, published articles; notice receipt date www.mddcpress.com
1/31
Global Action Award  service project directed at global poverty  9-12; personal statement; references; project documentation www.netaid.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 The Roothbert Scholarship Fund


service or education academics, autobiographical essay, recc letters www.roothbertfund.org
2/1
Phi Delta Kappa Sorority Future Educators of America Scholarship  education major  transcript, SAT's, activities, recc letters, essay  see guidance 
2/1
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 
2/1
DCCA Scholarship cheerleading essay, volunteer, recommendations, video of talent, transcript

www.decheercoaches.com or

see guidance

2/1
RMHC Scholarships (including HACER and Future Achievers)  any ethnicity  academics, cultural, service, financial need  www.rmhc.org or see guidance 
2/2
American Physical Society physics minority student, transcript, SAT's, personal statement, references www.aps.org/educ/com/index.html
2/3
Excellence through Ethics contest essay 500 words on an ethical dilemma www.ja.org/ethics
2/4
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
2/4
Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization  general; scholarships available at local level  academics, talent, public speaking

www.missdelawareusa.com or

see guidance 

2/6
AFSA National High School Essay Contest essay (750-1000 words) grades 9-12 www.afsa.org/essaycontest
2/8
Bradford Barnes Scholarship must enroll in U of DE or Del State 1800 SAT or 27 ACT; rank a factor

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

see guidance (notice receipt date)

2/8 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

2/8 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Award school or community service all grade levels; resume, documentation, nomination needed www.dhss.delaware.gov
2/9
National Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship general 2.5 GPA min, reccs, personal statement, activities, financial need, essay

www.tuskegeeairmen.org or

see guidance

2/11 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award entrepreneurial spirit academics, service, leadership, essay www.NFIB.com/YEF
2/15 Daughters of the American Revolution college major (political science, history, government, economics, nursing) U.S. Citizen, senior, sponsorship letter, academics, financial need possibly www.dar.org (Educational Outreach)
2/15
Institute of Food Technology Scholarship food science/technology major  academics, activities, biography, letter of recommendation  www.ift.org/cms  
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 and click on

Community Relations 

2/15
Commitment to Agriculture Program Scholarship field related to agriculture  family must be engaged in production of agriculture

www.monsato.com or www.ffa.org

or see guidance

2/15
ISA Educational Foundation Scholarship engineering or technical degree related to automation and control  academic www.isa.org/educationalfoundation/scholarships
2/15
Chairscholars Foundation physically challenged B+ average, financial need, service, essay www.chairscholars.org 
2/15
210 Footwear Foundation Scholarship student or parent employed in industry which produces product  academics, character, financial aid  www.twoten.org
2/15
USA Funds: Access to Education Scholarships  preference given to physically disabled and students of color financial need; adjusted annual income less than $30,000 

www.usafunds.org or

see guidance

2/15
Burger King Scholarship must have a part time job of 15 hours weekly average (not necessarily BK)  2.5 min GPA, service/activities, financial need, recommendation, p/t employment

www.bk.com/scholars

(access code: BKS)

2/15
AAUW Scholarship  females only; academic and/or music  U.S. citizen, academics, financial need, school and community contributions 

www.aauwwilmington.org or

see guidance 

2/15
AXA Achievement Scholarship  non-academic activity or project  seniors, service, activities, academics  www.axa-achievement.com
2/15

Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program

Enterprising venture service oriented

Essay, nomination letter, supporting documents, all grade levels

www.GirlsGoingPlaces.com
2/16
Buffalo Soldiers in DE Motorcycle Club  general academics, financial need, reccs, bio  see guidance 
2/16

ACT High School Poster Contest

Poster design

Grades 11-12; electronic submission

www.actstudent.org/postercontest

(notice receipt date)

2/20 The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship essay, vegetarian activism reccs,transcript, documentation of activism www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
2/20
Irish Culture Club Scholarship  any ethnic background  essay; activities related to your ethnicity; recommendations, resume  see guidance 
2/22
Personal Injury Group Essay Scholarship Contest  essay (500-1000 words)  specific topic assigned; parent signature needed  see guidance 
2/24
The National Television Academy's Young Producer's Award  communications major (eg. journalish, film, broadcasting, advertising, pr)  script/storyboard for a 30 sec TV PSA 

see guidance or

email natasphl@msn.com 

2/28
International Young Eco-Hero Award  environmentalism ages 8-16 years old  www.actionfornature.org
2/28 Order Sons of Italy in America Italian American descent 3.0 GPA, financial need, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, specific minority www.acs.org
2/29
6th District Community Service Scholarship  Education, Humanities, Social Service major  transcript, SAT's, activities, service, essay, recommendation letters  e-mail: 6thdistrict@comcast.net
2/29 Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative community service grades 11-12; community service with 8 week paid internship available www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
3/1

Get Up and Do Something Video Contest

 

Video Grades 9-12; individual or group entry www.getupanddosomething.org
3/1
Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation  graphic communications academics, recommendations, resume, activities  www.gatf.org
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

(notice receipt date)

3/1
Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship Award students diagnosed with epilepsy  academics, extracurricular activities, recc letters, short essay 

www.epilepsy-scholarship.com

or see guidance 

3/1
PNC/Dr. Joseph P. Pyle Scholarship  must reside within the corporate city limits of Wilmington  transcript, SAT's, activities, financial need, recommendation, personal statement  see guidance office 
3/1
Zingos Great Value Store Scholarship  general 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
3/1
Young Naturalist Award  research based essay (no more than 20 pages)  grades 9-12, environmental research  www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/
3/2
Next Generation Scholarship Fund  TEAMS Engineering essay contest transcript, essay, watch for receipt date!  www.jets.org or see guidance 
3/6
The National Italian American Foundation  Italian-American seniors  community service, financial need, 3.5 GPA min, recommendation www.niaf.org after Jan. 1, 2008 
3/6 National Association of Black Journalists journalism resume, financial need, essay, transcript, reccs, samples of work, member www.nabj.org
3/7
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
3/7 SAMMY 2008 Award scholar athletes academics athletics, leadership, service www.bodybymilk.com
3/12
Herman Holloway Scholarship  must enroll at Del State University  1350 SAT or 20 ACT score; rank a factor  

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/12
CITE/Verizon scholarship African American students U. S. citizen, 3.0 GPA, family income less than 40K, recc letters and essay see guidance office
3/14
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)

3/14 Pennsylvania Association of Medical Suppliers' Scholarship has overcome medical challenge with help of home medical equipment recc letters, short essay, activities

www.pamslonline.org or

see guidance

3/14 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)

3/14 Friends of Newark Free Library "John Wriston Writing Award"
essay contest (1100-1500 words) grades 11-12; must live in Christina School District
see guidance (notice receipt date)
3/15 Lowe's Scholarship general   www.lowes.com or see guidance
3/15 Dolly Reed Memorial Scholarship students who spent at least one year at Thurgood Marshall Elementary seniors; 2.5 GPA min, citizenship, reccs see guidance
3/15 Kohl's Cares for Kids Program volunteerism volunteer activity with nomination; all students eligible www.kohlskidswhocare.com
3/15
John B. Lynch Foundation general 3.0 GPA or 1650 SAT's, leadership, service, financial need

www.johnblynchfoundation.com or

see guidance

3/15 DCF's Governor Minner Biotechnology Scholarship academic major academics, leadership, financial need; must attend an instate public college www.delcf.org or see guidance
3/15 Chevrolet Excellence in Education Scholarship African American Students 3.3 GPA min, service, U.S. citizen or perm res, transcript, reccs, essay

www.chevrolet.com/scholarships

(notice receipt date)

3/15 DART First State Poster Contest artistic endeavor all grade levels; artistic poster encouraging use of public transit see guidance
3/15 PFLAG National Scholarships

self-identified GLBT student or ally essay, transcript, reference, release form, service www.pflag.org/scholarships
3/15

“Del-One” DE Federal Credit Union Scholarship

Business major

Family or grandparent membership; 3.5 GPA, community service, essay

www.Del-One.org

3/20
Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship essay grades 9-10 www.aynrand.org
3/21
George A. Thompson Memorial Scholarship (Christiana Rotary Club)  general 3.0 GPA; character; leadership (notice receipt date)  www.christianarotary.org
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

College Week Live.com Scholarship

Online drawing

Short essay; all grade levels

www.scholarshipexperts.com

3/26
Davidson Institute for Talent Development research all grade levels nomination form, videotape, application packet/portfolio www.davidson-institute.org
3/26 Davidson Institute for Talent Development gifted and talented in arts, sciences, or humanities all grade levels; nomination form, videotape, and application packet/portfolio

www.davidson-institute.org or

see guidance

3/28
Student Films Across America  film production director and partial crew must be high school age  www.sfaa07.com
3/28
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)

3/28
Diamond State Scholarship  general 1800 SAT or 27 ACT; rank a factor

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/28
Christa McAuliffe Teacher Sch/Loan  education major at a DE college  1570 SAT min; top half of class

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/28
Delaware Teacher Corps  math/science education majors; special education majors as well  1570 SAT or 25 ACT; top half of class, notice receipt date 

www.doe.k12.de.us/dhec

or see guidance (notice receipt date)

3/28
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)

3/28
DASA Scholarship  education major; two school nominations allowed; receipt deadline  essay (300-500 words); experience working with children you must see the guidance office 
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
Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship  major in engineering, comp science, computer info systems or business  3.2 GPA, fin need, leadership, resume, essays, transcript, references see guidance 
3/30
DE School Nutrition Association Scholarship  majoring in nutrition or food service management  qualifications are activities, essay, recc, and acceptance letter contact Phyllis Gatta at 793-5051 or at Phyllis.gatta@bsd.k12.de.us
3/30 The Superpower Scholarship general short essay www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
3/31
National Association of Hispanic Journalists  journalism, photojournalism, radio/TV  Hispanic, resume, financial need, work sample, recommendations, transcript www.nahj.org or see guidance 
3/31
JP Morgan Chase/UNCF Scholarship Program  general 80 average or better in grades 11-12; essay, recommendation, financial need  www.uncf.org or see guidance 
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  Cuban heritage  academics, financial need, leadership, essay  www.canf.org
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
Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Fund (DCF)  nursing financial need, transcript, SAT's, personal statement, activities  www.delcf.org or see guidance 
3/31
Jackie Robinson Scholarship minority students leadership, fin need, U. S. citizen, transcript, recc 

www.jackierobinson.org

or see guidance

(notice receipt date)

3/31
American Institute of Architects (DE) Student Art Contest media entry related to local history and culture  all grade levels  www.aiadelaware.org or see guidance
3/31

Rodel Foundation of DE’s “Your Vision, Your Voice” Scholarship

Video/essay contest

All grade levels; 2 minute video or 400-1400 essay

www.yourvisionyourvoice.com
4/1
Harold Lighthipe Memorial Scholar  political science, history, or economics major  U.S. citizen, academics, financial need, extracurricular, recommendations, essay  see guidance 
4/1
DE State Federation of Women's Clubs  volunteerism transcript, activities, personal statement, financial need, sponsorship  Mrs. Betty Pazder at 302-674-2488 at 1128 Woodsedge Rd. Dover, DE 19904 
4/1
Alpha Tau State Scholarship for May B. Leasure Grant-in-Aid  education major  academics, essay, recommendations, service, financial need  contact Mrs. Atlanta Brown at 4502 Pickwick Dr., Wilmington, DE 19808-4239 
4/1
DE State Golf Association Scholarship Fund, Inc.  golf players  academics, SAT's, essay, activities, recommendations, golf record  www.dsga.org (notice receipt date)
4/1
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 
4/1
Flash Movie Contest  web based animation all grade levels, web based animation project on global issues  http://globalsolutions.org/flash
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

(notice receipt date)

4/1
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community  non academic; nomination needed  leadership, creativity, community service www.hitachifoundation.org
4/1
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
4/10
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship lottery drawing based on testing  NON need based; multiple choice test online based on essay reading  www.afsascholarship.org
4/11
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 

4/11
NCCSCA's Jack Curran Memorial Scholarship general resume, recommendation, essay, transcript see guidance office 
4/11
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  African American females; major in education  2.5 GPA, Academics, financial need, activities, leadership, service see guidance
4/11 AKA Sorority - Zeta Omega Educational Memorial Scholarship African American students; education major African American student; 2.5 unweighted GPA see guidance
4/15
Labor Essay Contest essay on specified topic (4-6 pages) school certification statement needed www.uawcap.org or 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
Michelle Allabaugh Memorial Scholarship soccer or cross country athlete; must be willing to pursue sport in college  transcript, SAT's, coach's recommendation, essay, activities, awards, financial need  see guidance office 
4/15 Allen Friedman Award Program Fund Upward Bound or DE Futures students Financial need, academics, city of Wilmington resident, reccs see guidance
4/15
DE Community Foundation Daimler Chrysler Scholarship Fund design,engineering, manufacturing or repair of automobiles 2.75 GPA min, leadership, references, financial need www.delcf.org or see guidance
4/15 Delmarva Antique Bottle Club Inc. Ferd Meyer Memorial Scholarship general transcript, SAT's, reccs, activities, recognition see guidance
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
Chevrolet Excellence in Music Award  music performance major for African American students  essay, reccs, transcript, 3.2 GPA min, U.S. citizen or perm res, service  www.gmsac.com or see guidance 
4/17
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority  African-American females  transcript, activities, recc letters, financial need, short biographical essay  see guidance 
4/18
City of Wilmington Scholarship  resident within city limits  2.3 GPA min, essay, recc letter, financial need, acceptance letter from a college  see guidance
4/18
Organization of Chinese Americans  ethnic minority  Asian Pacific American women  www.ocanational.org
4/18
Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award  student leaders; three nominations only  juniors, volunteerism, (school/community)academics, entrepreneurial spirit, leaders  www.hamiltonfriends.org and see social studies dept. 
4/18

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa

African American students; education major

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

see guidance

 

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 
4/20 Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship

skateboarding activism
not skill related
transcript, reccs, essay, documentation of activism,financial need www.skateboardscholarship.org
4/20 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
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 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

4/22
Student View Scholarship  random survey  application survey www.studentinsights.com
4/25
Hockessin Greenville Rotary Scolarship  resident of Hockessin, Pike Creek, Greenville, or Centerville  community service, activities, academics, resume, recc letter see guidance
4/25 Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship essay grades 11-12 www.aynrand.org
4/25
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  www.doe.state.de.us/dhec or see guidance
4/25 Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams grant funded invention project all grades; must have math, science or technology teacher as mentor http://web.mit.edu/inventeams
4/28
Rotary Club of Wilmington general transcript, financial need, recc, personal statement  www.rotarywilmington.org/html/events.html or see guidance (notice receipt date)
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 1400 m/v SAT, 3.3 GPA, recc letters, transcript, awards, essay  www.sapaweb.org
4/30
Holocaust Remembrance Project essay of no more than 1200 words all students  all students www.holocaust.hklaw.com
4/30
Business and Professional Women's Foundation of DE, Inc. females only financial need, reccs, essay, letter of college acceptance see guidance
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)
5/1
Student Candidate Scholarship aviation related career transcript, recommendations, essay, financial need  www.atca.org/schlrship.htm (notice receipt date)
5/1
Jane Austen Society of North America essay all students; personal statement, essay on Jane Austen  www.jasna.org
5/1
DE Community Foundation's Helen & Douglas Eliason Scholarship Fund  technical education or continuing education low to moderate income, 2.5 GPA min, short essays  www.delcf.org or see guidance
5/1
Insurance Women of Northern DE business major transcript, reccs www.iwnd.org or 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)

5/2
Generation III EDIS Scholarship Fund (DCF)  business, engineering or construction related major; attend instate school 2.5 GPA, transcript, short essay, SAT's, financial need, activities  www.ediscompany.com or see guidance
5/5 Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists journalism or communication major
2.5 GPA min, transcript, writing sample, recc letters, essay or interview, college acceptance letter

www.pabj.org or

see guidance (notice receipt date)

5/9
PNC/Wilbur E. Postles Scholarship must have resided in DE for four years transcript, essay, SAT's, reccs, personal statement, financial need  www.modimes.org or see guidance
5/9 DCF's Keisha Michelle Michael Memorial Scholarship HBCU schools transcript, recc letters, essay, 2.5 GPA min, U.S. citizen see guidance
5/15
American Institute of Chemical Engineers Scholarship  chemical engineering major underrepresented minority activities, academics, financial need  www.aiche.org
5/15
Educational Communications Scholarship general academic, leadership,work experience, essay, some financial need 

www.ecisf.org  or www.honoring.com

or see guidance

5/15
Society of Women Engineers females majoring in engineering or computer science  reccs, transcript, accepted to an ABET program, 3.5 GPA  www.swe.org
5/15
NetAid Global Citizen Corps global poverty leadership through service, conference funded  www.netaid.org
5/15
Jay Spilecki Memorial Scholarship lacrosse player (h.s. and college) transcript, service, reccommendation www.dellax.org (notice receipt date)
5/15 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Community Scholarship member of church community transcript, reccs, essay, financial need, U.S. citizen, church activities

see guidance

(must be mailed not hand delivered)

5/30
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.html
5/31
The Ronald Williams, Jr. Foundation essay (varies by category)   www.thergwfoundation.org or see guidance
5/31
DE Community Foudation 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
5/31 DCF's Frank D. Vari Scholarship city of Wilmington resident attending an instate college financial need, transcript, essays www.delcf.org or see guidance
5/31
DE Community Foundation's Youth Opportunity Scholarship  chronic illness experienced for six months at least financial need, academics, activities, personal statement, illness documentation  www.delcf.org or see guidance
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
2007 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)
6/11 Goldman Sachs Foundation Prize for Excellence in International Education interest in international affairs and the global economy; all grade levels creative themed entry in writing, media or animation www.askasia.org/students/gsfprizes.html
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 
6/20 Next Step Scholarship lottery   www.nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition
6/20 A&F Scholarship essay 11th & 12th; 1000 word essay www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
6/20




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
7/1
Jewish Guild for the Blind Scholarship legally blind transcript, SAT's reccs, personal statement, fin need, proof  
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