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Delaware scholarships, grants & apprenticeships

8 scholarships on this site are limited to Delaware residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship on Feb 5, 2027. Delaware students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.

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State aid: Delaware offers Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) ($1,000 per year), run by Delaware Higher Education Office. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.

Registered apprenticeships in Delaware are handled by the Apprenticeship and Training (Delaware Department of Labor) (a state apprenticeship agency).

The IRS lists 2 community foundations in Delaware with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Delaware Community Foundation in Wilmington. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 9 accredited trade programs in Delaware appear in federal College Scorecard data.

Scholarships for Delaware students (8)

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Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

$500 to $6,000 per year · Jimmy Rane Foundation · High school senior

High school seniors no older than 20 on Aug 1, 2027, living in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC; financial need is a major factor.

Application opens Dec 1, 2026; application and materials due Feb 5, 2027 (recommendations by Feb 10). No late applications.
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132 days left

B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Full tuition, required fees, room, board and books at the University of Delaware (renewable; one award per year) · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior

Delaware high school seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent) who enroll full-time at the University of Delaware.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027. FAFSA must be filed before the deadline.
DE
132 days left

Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship

$1,250 per year, renewable up to three more years · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior

Delaware high school seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 1290+ SAT (or ACT equivalent) enrolling full-time in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027.
DE
132 days left

Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship

Full tuition, required fees, room, board and books at Delaware State University (renewable; one award per year) · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior

Delaware high school seniors with at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and a 1000+ SAT (or ACT equivalent) who enroll full-time at Delaware State University.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. Feb 26, 2027. FAFSA must be filed before the deadline.
DE
180 days left

Credit Union Foundation MD|DC|DE College Scholarship

$2,000 (ten essay-based and two video-based awards) · The Credit Union Foundation of MD | DC · High school senior / undergraduate / trade school

College- and trade-school-bound credit union members (credit unions in Maryland, D.C. and Delaware served by the Foundation). 2027 essay topic is on structuring a personal finance course; the video is 60 seconds.

Applications due 11:59 p.m., April 15, 2027; winners announced June 2027. You may apply in both the essay and video categories.
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212 days left

Delaware Career-Based Scholarship

Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior / undergraduate

Delaware residents enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree program at a Delaware public or private college in a major tied to one of Delaware's in-demand career fields (for example accounting and eligible business concentrations).

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027 (FAFSA by the deadline).
DE
212 days left

Delaware Educator Support Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · High school senior / undergraduate

Full-time undergraduates at a Delaware public or private college preparing to teach in a Delaware teacher-shortage area (such as early childhood special education or world languages).

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027.
Education & TeachingDE
212 days left

Delaware Speech-Language Pathologist Scholarship

Award amount announced by July 1, 2027 (funding contingent) · Delaware Higher Education Office (Delaware Department of Education) · Graduate

Delaware residents enrolled full-time in a graduate Speech-Language Pathology program at a Delaware institution.

Applications open Dec 1, 2026; due 4:30 p.m. May 17, 2027.
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Delaware state grants

Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP)
Delaware Higher Education Office

$1,000 per year

Delaware residents with substantial financial need attending an eligible college.

Spring deadline each year — see the official page.

Official page

Delaware grants: how to apply and deadlines →

Apprenticeships in Delaware

Apprenticeship and Training (Delaware Department of Labor)

State apprenticeship agency. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.

Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full Delaware apprenticeship guide →

Community foundations in Delaware

Delaware Community Foundation
Wilmington · $392 million in assets
Scholarships page
Alliance Community Foundation
Wilmington · $4.6 million in assets

All 2 Delaware community foundations →

Looking at trade school? Compare 9 accredited trade programs in Delaware.

Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships only for Delaware residents?

Yes. 8 on this site are limited to Delaware, and the next deadline is Feb 5, 2027 (Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship).

What state grants does Delaware offer?

Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP). Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.

Can I apply to national scholarships too?

Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from Delaware unless their own rules say otherwise.