Merit Scholarships	Additional UD Scholarships
Athletic Scholarships	Need-based Aid
Music Scholarships	Outside Resources
Outside Scholarships

Merit Scholarships

Freshman applicants who are outstanding academically may be eligible for academic scholarships awarded solely on the basis of merit without regard to financial need. All freshman applicants whose applications for Fall admission are complete by December 1st will be automatically reviewed for academic scholarships. A complete application includes Parts I and II of our application (or the Common Application, which we will also gladly accept), an official high school transcript and Secondary School Report, a letter of recommendation, and officially reported SAT-I or ACT scores. Unless requested, you do not need to send us additional information or a separate application.

Athletic Scholarships

Scholarship-quality athletes are generally identified by our coaches, who recruit on the basis of athletic skill. Athletic scholarships are available in the following varsity sports:

• Men's baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, and soccer
  
• Women's basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball

If you are interested in contacting a coach, you should write to the Athletics Department, University of Delaware, Newark DE 19716, call (302) 831-4006, or complete the Prospective Student Athlete Questionnaire.

Music Scholarships

You may inquire about music scholarships by calling the Music department at (302) 831-8426 and arranging an appointment for an audition. Music department scholarships are generally reserved for music majors and non-majors who play instruments/sing in vocal ranges needed to balance the ensembles. In addition, the Music Merit Program provides private study opportunities for other qualified students who wish to study applied music.

Additional UD Scholarships

Additional scholarships exist at the University of Delaware for the following applicants:

• Army or Air Force ROTC Participants (awarded to selected students who are receiving a 3-year or 4-year ROTC scholarship)
  
• Entering freshmen in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (approximately 15-20 awards per year)
  
• In addition, a few awards are specific to entering freshmen in particular majors and programs. Students are automatically reviewed for these scholarships, as well as for university-wide scholarships, when they are reviewed for admission

Need-based Aid

Universities typically distinguish between aid based on demonstrated financial need and aid based solely on academic ability or special talents without regard to financial need. Aid based on financial need, as demonstrated by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that the student files, is "need-based aid."

To apply for need-based aid, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. Use the institutional code for the University of Delaware: 001431. We strongly recommend filing the FAFSA by February 1, especially for students who want an early notification of the financial aid award. A new FAFSA must be filed for each subsequent year.

Please note that Federal and University financial assistance is available only to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents.

Outside Scholarships

The following Scholarships apply to students who meet a specified criteria and complete an application by each individual scholarship's deadline.

First State Chapter, International Association of Administrative Professionals' Jo Rolison Scholarship

This scholarship is for seniors in high school or current college students who plan to have a career in the business administration field. Please complete the application form and mail to the address listed within the application.

Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs

This is a $3,000 dollar scholarship for qualified students in any field relating to plant science, agriculture, environment, or conservation. The student must be either a Junior or Senior. Please call 302-645-7677 and ask for scholarship information. The deadline to apply is March 1st.

American Association of University Women, Wilmington Branch Scholarship

To be eligible for this scholarship the applicant must be a female, U.S. citizen, a Delaware resident, and a High School graduate or a senior at a public or private high school in New Castle County. For an application and more information please visit the AAUW web page.

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Scholarship

This is a $2,000 scholarship for students whose major is in Accounting or Criminal Justice. For more information and an application please visit their web page.

Scholarship Management Services: The Fund for Veterans' Education

To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be veterans of any branch of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Coast Guard, National Guard, and Armed Forces Reserves.
  
• Have served and been deployed for a total of at least 60 days in Afghanistan or Iraq (or served in the surrounding areas and have documented service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operations Enduring Freedom) after September 11, 2001, or be veterans who were deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq after September 11, 2001 but did not meet the 60-day active service period as a result of a service-related injury or condition incurred while serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.
  
• Be enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis in an undergraduate program of study at any accredited two-year or four-year institution, public or private, including technical schools for the Fall 2008 term.
  
• Have applied for and accepted all federal, stat, and institutional need-based grants and all available military educational benefits.

For additional information and an application, please visit the following web site.

The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship

This scholarship is for Hispanic students who meet a specific criteria. For more information visit the scholarship's web site.

Institute For Humane Studies

Interested in Journalism, Film, Writing, Policy, or Academia? If so, then the Institute for Humane Studies may be for you. IHS is offering many exciting opportunities for students interested in individual liberty. These opportunities include but are not limited to:

• Scholarships of up to $12,000
• Free weeklong seminars on the ideas of Liberty
• Paid internships in print and broadcast Journalism, Public Policy, Film, and more

For more information on IHS please visit their web site.

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada

This organization offers scholarships to Graduate and Undergraduate students in the fields of Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field. They also offer specific scholarships for Minorities within public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Political Science, Economics, or Business Administration. For more information, scholarship applications and deadlines, and where to apply please visit the GFOA web site and check under "Student Opportunities" located on the left-hand side of page.

Army Emergency Relief

To be eligible for this scholarship the Student must be a dependent child, step-child, or legally adopted child of Army Soldiers on active active duty, retired, or deceased while in active duty or retired status. The student needs to have a FAFSA on file for the aid year in which they are applying. For more information, applications, and where to send supporting documents please visit the AER web site. The scholarship information is found under the "Scholarship Programs" link on the left side of AER's web site.

American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Smart Scholarship

This program is for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline. The Science, Mathematics, and REsearch for Transformation (SMART) Defense Education Scholarship Program provides students with an opportunity to perform hands on research for the Department of Defense. Smart Scholars receive the following benefits:

• Full Tuition and education related fees
• An annual stipend ranging from $22,000-39,000
• Paid Summer Internships
• Health Insurance
• Book Allowance of $1,000 per academic year
• Employment placement after graduation

For more information, along with an application and application deadlines please visit ASEE's web site.

Scholarship Experts

Ever wonder what you would do with a superpower or how a $5,000 dollar scholarship could change your life? If so, then you should check out the Scholarship Experts web page for more information on how to apply for a scholarship.

2009-2010 Fresh Start Scholarship

The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation Inc. is offering scholarships to deserving women in financial need for academic year 2008-2009. This scholarship is specifically designed for women who have interrupted their education for various reasons and now seek to return to school. For more information and a scholarship application please visit The Fresh Start Scholarship Foundation, Inc. web site and click on the Fresh Start Scholarship link on the right.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation strongly supported nationally by volunteers. The Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships to deserving sons and daughters of current or of former United States Marines in their pursuit of Higher Education. They also award a few scholarships each year to children of current or former United States Navy Corpsmen who have served with the United States Marine Corps. To find out more about this scholarship and to get an application please visit the Foundations web site.

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) encourages and supports senior high school students, GED graduates, undergraduate students, and educators who are committed to furthering their education and enhancing their careers in the restaurant and food service industry by awarding scholarships through its Scholarships Program. In the past nine years, the NRAEF has awarded more then $9 million to qualified and deserving students.

All applicants must by a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or be a resident of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For more information on all NRAEF scholarships, please visit their web site.

Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman International Scholarship is currently accepting applications from students participating in study abroad programs during Fall 2008 or the Academic year 2008-2009. There has never been a better time to apply as more Gilman Scholarships than ever will be awarded to students studying abroad this academic year. The Gilman Scholarship is open to all U.S. undergraduates, in good academic standing, who meet the criteria listed below:

• Receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application or provide proof that he/she will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of study abroad.
• Currently applying to or has been accepted into a study abroad program eligible for credit by the student's institution of higher education in the U.S.
• Studying abroad for at least four weeks in one country.
• Studying abroad in a country not currently under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or in Cuba.
• Studying on a program that begins between July 15, 2008 and October 15, 2008. The Fall cycle encompasses fall semester, quarter, and academic year programs that are a minimum of four weeks in length. Summer-only study abroad programs are not eligible.

Award recipients will receive up to $5,000. Applicants can apply online here.

AES

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find here

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation Scholarship

The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. For more information visit their web site

 

ASCO Numatic's Scholarship Opportunities

ASCO Numatics offers scholarships to Engineering students, please see their web site for more information.

Outside Resources

We do not endorse any scholarship search that charges a fee. We encourage students to pursue the following scholarships opportunities: High School guidance counselor, local organizations and clubs, your state department of education, on-line scholarship searches.

Listed below are some selected links for scholarship searches:

Scholarships.com

Peterson's

Collegenet.com

Wiredscholar.com

Brokescholar.com

Fastaid

Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres

Studentawards.com

Gocollege.com

Collegescholarships.com

Supercollege.com

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