Scholarship Opportunity

League of Women Voters of New Castle County Annual Scholarships

Offered by League of Women Voters of New Castle County

General undergraduate and vocational awards for residents of New Castle County.

EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 annual scholarships

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Maintain a home residence in New Castle County, Delaware.
  • Be a graduating high school senior, a currently enrolled full-time college student, or a student in a tuition-based vocational program.

Requirements

  • All materials and two recommendations must arrive by 5 p.m. March 15, 2027; the sponsor does not state a time zone.
  • Supply the application, transcript or recent grades, photo ID/residency evidence, and an original response to a civic-engagement prompt. The essay guide specifies 600–900 words; the application form also permits a video response. Confirm video specifications with the League.

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the 2027 application, prompts and evaluation rubric from the sponsor page.
  2. 2Email the application and supporting files as instructed, preferably together in one ZIP file.
  3. 3Ask two recommenders to use the sponsor's recommendation submission form before the deadline.