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Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships

Q: How much funding does Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships provide?

Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships provides Varies by scholarship (individual awards in 2025-26 ranged from single awards to multiple scholarships per student) in funding.

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

Varies by scholarship (individual awards in 2025-26 ranged from single awards to multiple scholarships per student)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Delaware Community Foundation Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Delaware statewide and out-of-state institutions

Overview:
The Delaware Community Foundation offers multiple named scholarship funds for students pursuing higher education. In 2025-26, DCF awarded a record-breaking $851,500 in scholarships to 245 new and renewal students from Delaware (a 30% increase from the previous year's $652,000 to nearly 200 students).

Key Features:

No limit to the number or amount of scholarships a student can receive

Many scholarships can be used for textbooks and fees as well as tuition

Some are one-time awards; others are renewable

Eligibility may depend on field of study, school, or demographic criteria

Scholarship Fund Types:
Numerous named funds including (but not limited to):

Michael J. & Hannah George Koziski Scholarship

Margaret L. Richey Scholarship

Mark B. Holzman Scholarship

Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship

Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship

Caesar Rodney Rotary Scholarship

Dr. Jill Biden Scholarship

Delaware Art & Design Scholarship

Delaware Fine Arts Scholarship

And 40+ additional named scholarships

Eligibility:

Delaware resident students

Pursuing higher education

Specific criteria vary by scholarship (field of study, school, demographics, etc.)

Contact for Creating New Scholarship Funds:
Kelly Sheridan
[email protected]

Donors can open a scholarship fund with an initial gift to the DCF of $50,000 or more in cash or other assets (appreciated stock, mutual funds, real estate).

How to Apply

1. Visit the DCF website to view all available scholarships
2. Review eligibility requirements for each scholarship of interest
3. Access the online grant portal at delcf.org
4. Click "Apply for a Scholarship"
5. Log in or create a new account
6. Complete the application with all required information
7. Submit through the portal

Note: The content provided does not include specific scholarship application deadlines or detailed application requirements. Students should visit delcf.org/apply-for-scholarship or contact the DCF directly at 302.571.8004 for current application details and deadlines.

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