WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2026-2027. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 8, 2026.

2026-2027 Scholarship Application

 

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN RESIDENTS OF NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DELAWARE

The American Association of University Women was founded in 1881 for the purpose of “uniting of the alumnae of different institutions for practical educational work.” In accordance with the goal of working for broader opportunities for women, the Wilmington Branch of the Association offers annual scholarships of varying amounts to women pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university. The Wilmington Branch of AAUW provided the first scholarship to a woman in 1914 and has awarded scholarships continuously since then.

To be eligible as a new scholar, a woman must be a US Citizen and:

A New Castle County, Delaware, resident, with a high school diploma, or

A New Castle County, Delaware, resident and a senior at a public or private high school or home-schooled in New Castle County who meets University of Delaware admission requirements.

Scholarships apply toward tuition, are for one year only, and are awarded on the basis of: Scholastic standing, Financial need, Contributions to the school and community, and Results of standardized testing. Scholarships are renewable.

 

 

2025 – 2026 Scholarship Awardees

The AAUW Wilmington Branch awarded $150,000 in scholarships to thirty women for the 2025-2026 academic year. Congratulations to these scholars!

We have granted an academic award for college or graduate study to the following thirteen scholars:

We have renewed the academic awards for the following seventeen scholars:

 

Scholars’ Majors (2025 – 2026)

Criminal Justice and Sociology, Public Health, Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, Biology, Forensic Science, Graphic Design, Medical Diagnostics, Pre-PA, Cognitive Science with a specialization in Pre-Professional Speech-Language Pathology, Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Microbiology, Engineering, Nursing Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management, Sports Management, Management Information Systems, MA Sociology, Social and Public Policy with Quantitative Methods, Cognitive Science with a minor in Spanish

 

Scholars’ Academic Institutions (2025 – 2026)

University of Delaware (8 scholars), DeSales University, Drexel University, Goldey-Beacom College, Immaculata University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, University of Tennessee–Knoxville, Pace University, Kean University, York College of Pennsylvania, Bowie State University, Smith College, The University of Glasgow, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine Campus, George Washington University, Wilmington University, Widener University

 

 

 

We are listed in the Delaware Scholarship Compendium: scholarships.delawarestudentsuccess.org/