WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 8, 2025.

2025-2026 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 only 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.

 

 

2024 – 2025 Scholarship Awardees

The AAUW Wilmington Branch awarded $100,000 in scholarships to twenty one women for the 2024-2025 academic year. Congratulations to these scholars!

We have granted an academic award for college or law school to the following nine scholars:

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

 

Scholars’ Majors (2024 – 2025)

Architecture, Biology, Graphic and Interactive Design, Biological Science, Cognitive Science/Speech and Language Pathology, Nursing, Doctor of Medicine, Engineering, Pre Veterinary Medicine, Medical Diagnostics, Human Relations Administration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical Laboratory Science, Neuroscience, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Psychology, Criminal Justice and Sociology, and Masters of Education in Counseling

 

Scholars’ Academic Institutions (2024 – 2025)

University of Delaware (8), DeSales University, Drexel University, Frank H. Netter
School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, Goldey Beacom College, Hampton University, Immaculata University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Penn State University-Brandywine Campus, Auburn University, Temple University, Widener University, and Wilmington University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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