The online application must be completed and all required documentation and typewritten essay must be uploaded to the scholarship website by 11:59 EST March 15, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

 

Qualifications

• Be a resident of Kent County, Delaware and graduating from Dover High School (undocumented students and DACA recipients are eligible).

• Be a college-bound, graduating Dover High School senior in good standing.

• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or at least 80% on 100% documented by school transcript

• Submit a school transcript that includes class ranking, grade point average.

• Complete an application and financial need form.

• Submit a typewritten essay of 250- 500 words.

• Submit 2 letters of recommendation from a current faculty, staff or community leader with the following:

  • Length of time the supporter has known the applicant.

  • The strengths and character of the applicant.

  • How does the applicant demonstrate a commitment to service?

  • Why the support believes the applicant should receive the scholarship.