Apply by March 15 for Delaware Community Foundation scholarships

Delaware students are invited to apply for scholarships available through the Delaware Community Foundation. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 15.

Last year, the foundation awarded $306,800 in scholarships, helping 165 students throughout the state pursue secondary education. Students can apply for most scholarships by completing a single online application, available at delcf.org/scholarships.

On the website, students can review all criteria and award amounts before beginning the application process. Candidates also can view the DCF Scholarship Compendium, with information on all available foundation scholarships.

The online application system guides applicants through a series of questions to determine scholarships for which they may be eligible. Students are automatically considered for every scholarship for which they meet the minimum criteria.

There is no cap on the number of scholarships or the amount students may receive. Funding from many scholarships may be applied to the costs of textbooks and fees, in addition to tuition. Some are one-time awards; others are renewable.

“Many of our donors who care about education choose to create scholarship funds to help students and their families with rising college costs,” said Stuart Comstock-Gay, foundation president and CEO. “Our goal is to empower people who care about education with people who are engaged about their futures.”