Need-Based Scholarships and Funding
With support from UD’s Summer Scholars Program, UD senior Daeun Kim conducted disaster research and later presented her findings at the International Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference. Read Kim’s full story here.
Funding Your Education
Students in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice have access to a variety of financial support options, including scholarships offered by the University of Delaware, the state of Delaware, and outside organizations that support students interested in social science and justice-related fields. We encourage students to explore additional financial aid opportunities through Student Financial Services using the link below. If you have questions about funding opportunities related to your academic program, please reach out to your advisor for guidance.
University Funding Opportunities
The Undergraduate Research Program is an umbrella for student research at the University of Delaware. It offers its own broad-based programs while also coordinating with many other University offices, departments, and academic units. Internal and external research opportunities are available with funding through scholarships, awards, and stipends.
For more information, visit the website and email the Undergraduate Research Program at undergradresearch@udel.edu.
The Graduate College at the University of Delaware facilitates funding and fellowships for the graduate student body. These opportunities, available through the University of Delaware, as well as through external foundations and institutions, provide students with vital sources of support in their master’s and doctoral programs. Funding support from fellowships and awards offer support for professional development, travel, and research.
Delaware Resident Scholarships
Delaware students are invited to apply for scholarships available through the Delaware Community Foundation. Visit the website for the application; a list of past scholarship recipients; and a compendium of all available scholarships with eligibility and deadline information. The submission deadline for the majority of scholarships is mid-March.
With a single application, students can apply for a variety of scholarships. Applicants should review the criteria for all of the available awards and simply check the boxes next to the scholarships for which they wish to be considered. There is no cap on the number of scholarships or amount students may receive. In addition to tuition assistance, funding from many of the scholarships may be applied to the costs of textbooks and fees. Some scholarships are one-time awards, and others are renewable.
The Walter Stark Scholar Award is presented annually to a UD freshman or sophomore in any major who meets the following criteria: 1) Delaware Resident; 2) first in their immediate familty to attend a four-year college/university; 3) demonstrates financial need; 4) in good academic standing by current UD policy. Visit UD's Alumni & Friends web page to learn more and apply.
