Additional Scholarships

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Additional Funding Opportunities

Students are encouraged to explore scholarship resources to help pay for college, and some resources are provided below.  These include a select number of UD endowments, an external scholarship listing, and scholarship search engines.

UD Endowments

Endowments are funds provided by UD's generous donors, and may have specific criteria for awarding.  While UD matches up most endowments to eligible students, a select number require a separate application and are included here.

Scholarship Residency Requirement Demonstrated Financial Need
Major Minimum GPA Grade Level
Submission Deadline
Submission Requirements
Donald J. Puglisi Scholarship Award
An annual scholarship awarded to a junior finance major who demonstrates overall academic excellence and provides evidence of dedication to community service through leadership and sustained commitment.
Any No Finance 3.25 Current Junior or Rising Senior May 15
Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
Finance Faculty Junior Scholarship
Given to juniors enrolled in good standing in the finance major who demonstrate a combination of outstanding scholarship; professionalism in his/her internships and professional development opportunities; and innovation, creativity, and teamwork in his/her work in the major.
Any No Finance 3.00 Current Junior or Rising Senior May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
John F. Puglisi Scholarship Award
Established by Dr. Donald J. Puglisi, an MBNA America professor emeritus of business, as a tribute to his father, John F. Puglisi, and awarded to a rising senior in accounting, finance, international business, management, marketing, operations management, sports management, or management information systems who best exhibits commitment to the values of education, athletics (intercollegiate, intramural, or recreational), and community service.
Any No Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Sports Management, Management Information Systems 3.00 Rising Senior
May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
Robert L. Schweitzer Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a member of the incoming senior class who is matriculated in the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and is a resident of the state of Delaware.  The recipient must demonstrate involvement in club sports, a commitment to service, and demonstrated financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Delaware Yes All majors within LCBE 3.00
Rising Senior May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
Rudolph E. & Mabel A. D'Souza Scholarship Award for Excellence
Annual scholarship established by Dr. Rudolph E. D'Souza, a professor of finance, and awarded to a rising senior in finance, based on his/her contributions to the Department of Finance.   
Any No Finance 3.00 Rising Senior May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
Leon & Margaret Slocomb Outstanding Student Recognition Award
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Slocomb to recognize students in the Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics who are judged by the selection committee to be hard-working “average” students, and demonstrate qualities of citizenship, creativity, and enterprising character.
Any No All majors within LCBE 2.3 Rising Senior May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here
Scot Flewelling ’86 Memorial Scholarship
Established by Ms. Krista Urbaniak in memory of her brother, B. Scot Flewelling, this scholarship is to be awarded to a rising junior or senior legacy student based on demonstrated financial need that has demonstrated exemplary problem-solving skills and is hardworking. 
Any Yes All majors within LCBE 2.8 Rising Junior or Senior May 15 Completed application, resume, and letter of reference (advisor or faculty)
Apply Here

The application submission deadline for these College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Scholarships is April 15th. If you are selected for one of these awards, you will be notified in late June or early July and the award will be posted for the upcoming academic term.

 

Scholarship Residency Requirement Demonstrated Financial Need
Major Minimum GPA Grade Level
Renewable Submission Requirements
Alpha Gamma Rho Education Endowment Fund Scholarship
In honor of Dr. Charles E. Mason, an annual $3,000 scholarship awarded to a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.  Recipients are selected on the basis of significant scholarly achievement and potential as a leader in the agricultural profession.
Any, but must be a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
No Any major; please provide in your essay how your program of study will serve agriculture
2.70
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior No, but may apply in future years
Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Charles & Patricia Genuardi Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded based on academic merit to an undergraduate student matriculated in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics, with a major in food and agribusiness marketing and management.
Any
No Food & Agribusiness Marketing in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics 3.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Yes, provided criteria have been met
Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Donald F. Crossan Agriculture Alumni Scholarship
In honor of Dr. Crossan, former Dean of the College, and awarded to a junior or senior majoring in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources on the basis of academic merit and interest in agriculture.
Any Preference is given to students with financial need
Any major in CANR
2.75 Rising Junior or Senior No, but may apply in future years
Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Dr. B.V. Rao Scholarship
Annual $1,000 scholarship awarded to a junior or senior matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences who has a focus in coursework or research in some aspect of poultry production (breeding, disease, management, nutrition, physiology, etc.).
Any Yes Animal and Food Sciences with aspirations in poultry field
2.00 Rising Junior or Senior
Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Dr. Richard E. Fowler Scholarship
Annual undergraduate scholarship for pre-veterinary medicine and animal biosciences majors based on financial need and academic merit with special consideration given to students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, generosity of spirit, honesty, and ethical behavior.
Preference to out-of-state students Yes
Preference to Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences 3.0 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Yes, provided recipients maintain eligibility Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Dr. U. Carl Toensmeyer Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics with a major in food and agribusiness marketing and management.  Recipients must be involved in activities related to CANR.
Preference given to Delaware residents
No
Food & Agribusiness Marketing & Management 3.00
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior No, but may apply in future years Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Edward E. & Mildred N. Butler Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences with an interest in plant pathology.
Any No Department of Plant & Soil Sciences with an interest in plant pathology
2.00
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Elisha M. Rahn Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Any No Department of Plant & Soil Sciences with an interest in weed and/or vegetable science 2.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Yes, provided criteria have been met
Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Henry E. Bearman and Steven E. Hastings Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to honor Mr. Bearman's life of service to others and his love of the outdoors to a junior or senior matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics with priority given to natural resource management or environmental and resource management majors.
Any No Priority given to majors in Natural Resource Management or Environmental & Resource Economics
3.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
J.W. Heuberger Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources with a preference to students with majors in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences.
Any No Preference to majors in the Department of Plant & Soil Sciences 3.00
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior No Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Joy Gooden Sparks Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources that is a member of 4-H.
Any
Yes Any major in CANR 3.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
No Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
Raymond C. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to one or more students matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources pursuing a major in the Department of Applied Economics & Statistics, based on financial need and academic merit.
Any Yes Any major in CANR
2.50 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
The Dairy Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship to honor students committed to studying and/or conducting research in the dairy science field.  One or more scholarships are awarded to a matriculated undergraduate student in a qualifying major in the Department of Animal & Food Sciences, with preference given to students who have experience with FFA and/or 4-H.
Any No Animal & Food Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Animal Biosciences, Food Science 3.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior No Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
The Delaware Agricultural Crop Protection Industry Scholarship Fund
Annual scholarship awarded to one or more students matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources whose majors involve them in production agriculture research in the areas of crop production, plant physiology, weed management, plant pathology, and entomology.  Selection is based on area of interest.
Any No Majors in the Department of Plant & Soil Science or Insect Ecology & Conservation 3.00
Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.
The Delaware Pest Control Association / Dale F. Bray Structural Entomology Scholarship
Annual scholarship awarded to a student matriculated in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources in the Department of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology with a domestic pest control area of interest.
Preference Delaware
Yes Majors in the Department of Entomology & Wildlife Ecology with a domestic pest control area of interest
3.00 Rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Yes, provided criteria have been met Please email your completed forms to anr-academics@udel.edu by April 15.  If you apply for more than one scholarship, please name each document with your name and the name of the scholarship.

Use the School of Nursing Scholarship Application to apply for any of the following scholarships.  Deadline to apply is May 15.  Email completed application to Zachary Jackson.

Scholarship Residency Requirement Demonstrated Financial Need
Major Minimum GPA Grade Level
Renewable
Submission Requirements
AI DuPont Hospital Scholarship in Nursing
Scholarship awarded to student matriculated in the School of Nursing, with a preference to pediatric interest.
Any
No Nursing
2.50
Any matriculated student who has completed at least one semester with the School of Nursing Yes, provided criteria have been met
Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware
Awarded to a student matriculated in the RN to BSN/MSN Nursing Program who previously was a student at DelTech to encourage continuation of his/her education toward a baccalaureate degree.
Any
No Nursing 2.50 Any matriculated student who has completed at least one semester with the School of Nursing Yes, provided criteria have been met
Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Dr. Betty Paulanka
Awarded to a matriculated student in the School of Nursing who is returning to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN degree program and who maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and is a resident of the state of Pennsylvania.
Preference Pennsylvania
No
Nursing
3.00 Any matriculated student (undergraduate or graduate) returning to complete a degree in one of the following degree programs:  Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN
Yes, provided criteria have been met
Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Frances M. Cahn Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a matriculated student in the School of Nursing who is returning to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN degree program, maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, is a resident in the state of Pennsylvania, and exhibits financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Preference Pennsylvania
Yes Nursing
3.00 Any matriculated student (undergraduate or graduate) returning to complete a degree in one of the following degree programs:  Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN Yes, provided criteria have been met Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Helen E. Bancroft Scholarship
Awarded to a student matriculated in the School of Nursing who maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and has an interest in maternity nursing.
Any No
Nursing with an interest in maternity nursing 3.00 Any matriculated student who has completed at least one semester with the School of Nursing Yes, provided recipients maintain eligibility Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship
Awarded to a student admitted to an din good standing in the Accelerated Second Degree Baccalaureate in Nursing Science program.
Preference to Delaware residents Considered Accelerated nursing program 3.00 Any accelerated nursing program student enrolled in Fall Semester and Winter Session in the senior year of the program.
Yes, provided recipients maintain eligibility Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Ines Monical Taylor Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a female student of Black or Latino descent.
Any Yes Nursing 2.00 Any matriculated student who has completed at least one semester with the School of Nursing Non-renewable Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Kittleman Public Health Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a rising senior or student matriculated in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program, with an interest in maternal-child and/or public health nursing.  Awarding is on the basis of volunteer and/or work experience.
Any
No
Nursing with an interest in maternal-child and/or public health nursing with volunteer and/or work experience
3.00
Any matriculated student who has completed at least one semester with the School of Nursing No, but may apply in future years Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
KL Esterly Nursing Education Scholarship
Awarded to a student matriculated in the School of Nursing who maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and is committed to a career in pediatric nursing.
Any No Nursing with a commitment to a career in pediatric nursing
3.00
Any matriculated student in the School of Nursing Yes, provided criteria have been met Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Linda Brinton Harra Scholarship
Awarded to a student matriculated in the School of Nursing's Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program.
Any No Nursing 2.00 Matriculated in Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program
Yes, provided criteria have been met
Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Muriel E. Gilman Returning Student Scholarship
Awarded to a student matriculated in the School of Nursing who maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and exhibits financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Recipient must be a returning undergraduate or graduate student working to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program.
Any Yes Nursing
3.00 Any matriculated student returning to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program
Yes, provided criteria have been met Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson
Zeneca Pharmaceuticals Scholarship
Awarded to a diverse student matriculated in the School of Nursing who is a resident of the state of Delaware and returning to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program.
Delaware
Yes
Nursing
2.50
Any matriculated student returning to complete a degree in the Accelerated, RN to BSN/MSN, or MSN program Yes, provided criteria have been met
Complete application emailed by May 15 to Zachary Jackson

The University of Delaware reviews scholarships, made possible by its generous alumni or friends in order to provide returning students with opportunities to succeed and pursue academic goals, for new recipients each June.

Applications will reopen and be accepted between mid-April and June 15 next year for those endowments/scholarships that require additional information to determine whether applicants meet the donor requirements.

Scholarship Residency Requirement Demonstrated Financial Need
Major Minimum
GPA
Special Requirements
African Violet Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time matriculated undergraduate student from an underrepresented group with a demonstrated commitment to scholarship, public service, and leadership.
Any No Any
2.75 Recipient must be from an underrepresented group with a demonstrated commitment to scholarship, public service, and leadership.
Anderson-Rosenfeld Diversity
Special consideration given to students who have overcome obstacles such as socio-economic or educational disadvantages or disabilities, being first generation in their family to attend college, belonging to groups that are underrepresented at the University, or are women studying in fields where they are underrepresented.
Any
Yes
College of Arts & Sciences
2.50
N/A
Carol S. Rothschild Scholarship
Awarded to a Jewish undergraduate student enrolled at least full-time.
Any Yes Any 3.00 N/A
Clarice E. Wolf Education Scholarship
Awarded based on financial need to undergraduates in the School of Education who are residents of Delaware and have demonstrated volunteer experience working with children in organizations such as, but not limited to, Girls, Inc., UD's Lab Preschool, Early Learning Center, or Center for Disability Studies.
Delaware Yes Any in the School of Education 2.00 Recipient must demonstrate volunteer experience working with children in organizations such as those listed in the description.
Crowe Family Scholarship
Special consideration given to undergraduate students matriculated in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences who have been impacted by pediatric cancer.  Candidates may be cancer survivors, siblings of someone who has pediatric cancer, or students otherwise deeply impacted by pediatric cancer.  In the event that recipient cannot be identified in a given year, the scholarship will be awarded based on financial need to an undergraduate student matriculated in the Department of Computer & Information Sciences.
Any
Yes/No
Computer & Information Sciences
2.00 N/A
David G. Butler Residence Hall Leadership Scholarship
Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior who demonstrates leadership in University-recognized and -approved student organizations and significant contributions within residence halls.  Candidates must reside in UD residence facilities.
Any No
Any
2.00 Recipient must live in University of Delaware residence facilities.
Elmer E. Deaver Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to a student related to a former employee of the Quaker Life Insurance Company.  Proof of this relationship must be provided with application.
Any Yes
Any
3.00 Recipient must be related to a former employee of the Quaker Life Insurance Company.  Submit proof of this relationship with application.
Eppig Family Scholarship
Awarded to a student transitioning into junior year from the Associate in Arts Program to any bachelor's degree program at the University.
Any No Any 2.00 Recipient must be a junior transitioning from AAP.
Evergreen Scholarship
Awarded to a student who maintains some sort of employment to help pay for his/her education.  Documentation must be provided with application.
Any
Yes
Any 3.00
Recipient must maintain employment to help pay for education.  Documentation must be provided with application (e.g., W-2 or most current pay stub).
Gene L. & George T. Singley Jr. '47 Mechanical Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to a mechanical engineering student who has ROTC/US military service or a parent/grandparent with ROTC/US military experience.
Any Yes / No Mechanical Engineering
3.00 Recipient must be a US citizen or permanent resident who has ROTC/US military service or a parent with ROTC/US military service.
Gerard J. Frenze Scholarship
Awarded to a student who suffered or currently suffers from a serious illness.  In the event the University is unable to identify an eligible recipient, the scholarship may be awarded based on financial need.
Any Yes / No  Any 2.00 Awarded to a student who has suffered or is suffering from a serious illiness.
Gregory R. Baker '83 Scholarship Fund
Awarded to an undergraduate student who matriculated to UD after successful completion of an Associate in Arts degree.  Recipient must be a graduate from a Sussex County, DE public high school, must exhibit financial need, and must be in good academic standing.
Delaware
Yes
Any
2.00
Recipient must have graduated from a Sussex County, DE public high school.
Harker Family Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student matriculated in either the Lerner College of Business & Economics or the College of Engineering who represents the first generation of his/her immediate family to attend an institution of higher education.
Any No Business & Economics or Engineering 2.00 Recipient must be the first generation of his/her family to attend college.
Jacobsen Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior who is matriculated in the College of Arts & Sciences with the intent of pursuing a law degree.
Any
No Any in the College of Arts & Sciences
2.00 Recipient must intend to pursue a law degree.
John "Jack" M. Beeson Jr. '98M and Susan E. Beeson Scholarship
Awarded based on financial need and academic merit to an undergraduate student who is considered part of an underrepresented population.
Any Yes Any 3.00 Recipient must be from an underrepresented group with financial need and academic merit.
Jon Marc Finamore '11 Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate pre-med student with preference for those who plan to attend Sidney Kimmel Medical Collate at Thomas Jefferson University.
Any Yes Pre-med 2.0 Recipient must intend to pursue a medical degree
Kappa Alpha Psi Scholarship in Memory of Keith J. Richards '01
Awarded to an active member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Any Yes
Any
2.50
Recipient must be an active member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.
Kappa Delta Rho Scholarship
Non-renewable scholarship, awarded to a rising junior who is a member of the Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity.
Any Yes
Any
3.00 Recipient must be an active member of the Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity.
Lewis Family Veternas Scholarship
Awarded to full-time undergraduate student with financial need who is a military veteran.  If no eligible veteran recipient is identified, awarded based on financial need to another full-time undergrad enrolled at UD.
Any Yes Any 2.00 Financial need and military veteran status
Louis J. Capano Sr. Scholarship
Awarded to a student with a demonstrated affiliation with a building industry.
Delaware
No Any 3.00
Recipient must demonstrate an affiliation with a building industry.
Men's Rugby Club Scholarship in Memory of Stephen McGowan
Awarded to a current or incoming freshman who played rugby in high school, is an active participant on the UD men's rugby club team, and has shown a willingness to serve others.
Any
Yes Any 2.50 Recipient must have played rugby in high school, be active on the University of Delaware men's rugby club team, and show a willingness to serve others.
Michael Lee Scholarship
Awarded to a student who has faced social, economical, and cultural challenges or other life circumstances.
Any Yes Any
2.50 Recipient must have faced social, economical, and cultural challenges or other life circumstances.
Milton L. Draper '22 Student-Alumni Relations Scholarship
Awarded to support students who have exhibited outstanding performance in fostering student-alumni interaction and who exemplify Milton Draper's characteristics of leadership and dedication and enthusiasm for the University.
Any No Any 2.00  
Morgan-Damewood Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student based on academic merit, financial need, and exemplary character.
Any Yes Any 3.00  
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Scholarship
Special consideration to incoming freshmen who are children or relatives of Pi Kappa Alpha alumni.  If an eligible recipient is not identified in a given year, the scholarship will be awarded based on financial need to a matriculated student.
Any Yes / No Any 2.00 Recipient must be a relative of a Pi Kappa Alpha alumnus.
Paul & Gloria Fine Family Scholarship
Awarded based on financial need to undergraduate Delaware resident enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development.  Special consideration is given to students from historically underrepresented populations.
Preference given to Delaware residents Yes College of Education and Human Development
3.00  
Pyeritz Family Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming freshman demonstrating financial need who is the first to attend college and is majoring in chemistry, biology, or biochemistry.
Any Yes Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry
2.00 Recipient must be first in family to attend college.
Richard A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to diverse students who show academic promise and volunteer service to the community.
Delaware Resident
No Any 3.00 Recipient must be a diverse student showing academic promise who volunteers service to the community.
Ricky Barbour Memorial Scholarship
Named in memory of Richard L. Barbour Jr., an extraordinary young alumnus of UD who was a good son, a good brother, a great friend, a UD wrestler, and a prosecutor with a deep commitment to justice.  Scholarship is awarded to rising seniors matriculated in any of the University's undergraduate degree programs who are well-rounded individuals possessing demonstrated interest in pursuing law degrees after completing undergraduate studies, and demonstrating involvement in club sports or extracurricular activities.
Any No Any 2.00
Recipient must be a well-rounded rising senior demonstrating interest in pursuing a law degree and involvement in club sports or extracurricular activities.
Schimmel Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a child of a law enforcement officer (living or deceased) employed in the state of Delaware.  This includes law enforcement in any jurisdiction within the state of Delaware.  Proof must be provided with application.
Delaware
No
Any
2.00 Recipient must include proof of a parent in law enforcement in Delaware with application.
Sheetz Family Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduates with a preference to first-generation college students.  If a recipient is not identified in a given year, any matriculated undergraduate will be awarded based on financial need.
Any Yes Any 2.00 Preference given to first generation college students.
Walter Stark Scholar Award
Awarded to a freshman or sophomore Delaware resident who is the first in their immediate family to attend college. The 2024 Walter Stark Scholar Award is accepting applications to award up to $7,000 to eligible students. 
Delaware Yes Any 3.00 First generation Delaware resident college student with demonstrated financial need. 
The deadline to apply for the Walter Stark Scholar Award is March 31, 2024. For questions, please contact Senior Associate Director for Donor Relations Nichole Wozniak at nicholes@udel.edu
William & Marie Cotty Engineering Scholarship
Awarded to a member or former member of the Wilmington Boys' Club or its successor organization who majors in Engineering.  Next preference will be given to a member of former member of the Wilmington Boys' Club or its successor majoring in any other discipline.
Wilmington Boys' Club Member
No Engineering 2.00 Recipient must be a member or former member of the Wilmington Boys' Club or its successor organization.
Wilmington Trust Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to an undergraduate student with the following preference:
- First preference to children of past employees of Wilmington Trust Company (WTC), whether retired, deceased, or separated as a function of the buyout, and current employees of WTC (the corporate name will survive for some operating units of the combined banks) or M & T Bank who were previously part of the WTC family.
- Second preference to any employee of WTC or M & T Bank working out of local offices of the combined bank entity who were never part of the pre-merger WTC family.
- Third preference to children of any employee of M & T Bank as the successor corporation.
Any Yes
Any
2.50 Recipient must have an affiliation with Wilmington Trust Company as outlined in the description.

UD's Center for Global Programs and Services has a limited number of funds which it awards to qualified students.  Students applying to a study abroad program are automatically considered for these need-based scholarships and are notified of any awards upon being accepted to a study abroad program.  More information on study abroad funding may be found on the CGPS website.

Center for Global Programs & Services Financing


External Scholarships

External scholarships may be offered by employers, clubs, foundations, community or religious organizations, or other groups.  They require students to search and apply for them.  Scholarship monies go unclaimed every year, and they can be awarded to regular students with regular accomplishments, or unique students with unique interests, or unusual students with unusual abilities.

Student Financial Services has compiled a list of known external scholarships for which students can apply.  Additional resources are offered in the tabs below.

External Scholarships

Various sites provide search engines for scholarships seeking unique abilities, accomplishments, demographics, interests, experiences, and/or courses of study.

Students should check with their state's higher education assistance agencies, as many will have resources for their residents.  Delaware residents can find additional information with the following.