Scholarships for students Delaware. Some scholarships specifically open to Delaware students, and others give preference to students in Delaware.

Jessica Beth Schwartz Scholarship
Sponsor: Gift of Life Donor Program
Amount: $2,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students who reside in the eastern half of Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Delaware. Applicant must be an organ transplant recipient and be under the age of 25.

Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts Scholarship
Sponsor: Philadelphia Orchestra & Ensemble Arts | UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to rising college juniors attending a UNCF member institution or other HBCU who is majoring in performing arts, performing arts administration, or are actively employed/volunteering with a performing arts focused business. Applicant must be a permanent resident of the following greater Philadelphia counties (Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Berks, Lehigh, North Hampton County; New Jersey: Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Burlington, Cape May, Atlantic City, Salem County; Delaware: New Castle, City of Wilmington).

NEWH | Atlantic City/Philadelphia Scholarship
Sponsor: NEWH: The Hospitality Industry Network – Atlantic City/Philadelphia Chapter
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: July 1, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students attending an accredited college in East Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey or Delaware. Applicant must have completed at least half the requirements for a degree and must be pursuing a career objective in the Hospitality industry (Hotel/Restaurant management, Culinary, Food Service, Architecture, Design, etc.)

Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others
Sponsor: Delaware Department of Education
Amount: Tuition and fees at your college (see website for specific details)
Closing Date: Completed application is due 6-8 weeks before classes begin
Description: Program is open to residents of the state of Delaware between the ages of 16 and 24 years of age whose parent was a resident of Delaware at the time of death or declaration of mission in action or prisoner of war status.