Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Program

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1 Frequently Asked Questions Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Program Who is eligible to apply? When is the application deadline? When is the recommendation deadline? Should I submit all of my information before I request a recommendation? What is the Program timeline? Do I have to submit Financial Information? What are the selection criteria? What are the details of the award? Is this scholarship renewable? What are the renewal details? Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision? How do I change my college choice? How do I know if my application is complete? I uploaded a document that no longer displays on my application. Do I need to submit it again? How do I upload more than one file at a time? How do I create a.zip file? What is the difference between Official and Unofficial Transcripts? What are the Dos and DON Ts of uploading documents to my application? Where and when should I send my supporting documents? How and when will I receive notification? What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient? How and when are checks issued? Are scholarships taxable? Who administers this program? Who do I contact if I have other questions? Who is eligible to apply? To be eligible for this award, you must: be a Delaware resident. be active in community service. have a low to moderate income. Note: See the Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Listing (at the bottom of this document) for a complete listing of eligibility for each scholarship and detailed information about the awards. When is the application deadline? March 15, 2017

2 When is the recommendation deadline? March 15, 2017 Should I submit all of my information before I request a recommendation? No. You should request a recommendation as early as possible to ensure there is sufficient time for the recommendation to be submitted by the deadline. What is the Program timeline? Application Opens: October 31, 2016 Application Deadline: March 15, 2017 Scholarship Recipients Notified: May 15, 2017 Scholarship Checks Issued: August 1, 2017 Do I have to submit Financial Information? For most of the programs you must up-load a copy of your 1040 Tax Form and the SAR report that you receive after you have completed the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The Janosik Family Scholarship no financial information is required. What are the selection criteria? An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering: Extracurricular activities Community involvement Essay content (See the Delaware Community Foundation Compendium for essay instructions) Academic achievements and records Financial need (optional) Decisions of the selection committee are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given. What are the details of the award? The number of scholarships and the award amounts vary per program. Most of the scholarships are one-time awards, although there are some that are renewable. Some programs allow students to reapply each year as long as they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Note: See the Delaware Community Foundation compendium (located on the online application) for a complete listing of eligibility for each scholarship and for information about the awards, if the programs are one-time awards, reapply programs and renewable programs. Is this scholarship renewable? Yes, there are some programs that are renewable. (See the Delaware Community Foundation Compendium for programs that are renewable) What are the renewal details? Each year you will receive an notification with instructions to complete the online renewal application. You will need to provide a transcript showing your cumulative GPA. You must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA to be considered for renewal. Which school should I list on the application if I have not made a final decision? You should list your first choice on the application.

3 How do I change my college choice? You may update your final school choice on the My Profile page at If you are chosen to receive an award, it will be your responsibility to make sure your college is updated at least 30 days prior to the check issue date stated in the award notification so your check can be issued accordingly. This will not update any application or acceptance forms; however, all awards are issued based on the My Profile page. How do I know if my application is complete? Allow five to seven business days after uploading documents for your online status to update. You may monitor your status of your application on your home page at Not Started: the form has not been requested or started. Started: the form has not been submitted and will not be considered. Submitted: the form has been submitted, but is not Complete. Complete: all required forms and attachments (if applicable) have been received and your application will be considered for the scholarship. You may also monitor the status of your attachments and recommendations (if applicable). Not received: the attachment has either not been received or has been rejected. Requested: the form request has been created, but the form has not been started. Processing: the attachment has been received and is being reviewed. Accepted: the attachment has been verified and accepted by ISTS. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the progress of all application requirements to make sure the application is complete. The status Complete will display on the home page when all forms have been submitted and all documents have been verified. I uploaded a document that no longer displays on my application. Do I need to submit it again? Previously uploaded documents that are no longer displayed with a status on the home page have been rejected. The most common reasons for a rejected document are as follows: The document uploaded is not one of the accepted file types:.pdf,.tif,.png,.gif,.jpeg,.jpg,.bmp and.xps. The document uploaded was not the document requested. Not all pages of the document were contained in the file. We cannot open the file. The file may be corrupted or password protected. Refer to the upload section of your application for the details of the required documents and upload a new file that meets the criteria stated. How do I upload more than one file at a time? You may create a.zip file containing more than one file as long as everything included is in an acceptable format (i.e..pdf,.tif,.png,.gif,.jpeg,.jpg,.bmp and.xps.) How do I create a.zip file? To use this format, follow the steps outlined below: 1. Create a new folder on your Desktop, name it the document type you will be uploading. For example, Test Scores, Transcript, or Financial Documentation. 2. Move all the pages you wish to upload into the new folder. 3. Right click on the document from your Desktop: a. PC Users: select Send to, followed by Compressed (zipped) folder. b. Mac Users: select Compress [folder name]. 4. Your new.zip file will be located on your Desktop, ready to upload.

4 What is the difference between Official and Unofficial Transcripts? Official transcripts must be obtained through your high school administration office, or your college registrar office. These transcripts are normally printed on official letterhead and/or state that they are official. These may contain a signature. Note: Your official transcript may come to you in a sealed envelope, stating it will become unofficial if opened. When scanning or copying your official transcripts, a watermark may appear noting they are now unofficial. Despite any watermarks or sealed envelopes, you may open the envelope if needed to upload the document. These documents will still be considered official for our purposes. When scanning or copying, you do not need to include a copy of the sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts may be accessed through your school s online student portal. These pages must still be converted to one of the acceptable file formats. There are free tools available that will allow you to save various documents (including web pages) as a PDF. Unofficial transcripts must contain your name and the school name and contact information. What are the Dos and DON Ts of uploading documents to my application? DO: Upload in the correct file format. Only upload the requested documents. Black out any Social Security numbers on the documents you are uploading. This is not required, but advised. Return to your Home page at to verify your documents have been accepted. DON T: Upload a Microsoft Word document (.doc,.docx). Upload more than the requested documentation. Assume your documents are correct and accepted once you have uploaded them. Upload a document stating you are mailing your documents. Assume the required document does not pertain to you. If the application states the document is required, your application will remain incomplete if you do not provide that document. Password protect your uploaded documents. Password protected documents will be rejected. Where and when should I send my supporting documents? The required supporting documents must be uploaded to your online application by the application deadline. If you do not follow the upload instructions exactly, your application may not be considered. Documents that meet the criteria required for the scholarship application, and are uploaded by the deadline, will be processed and considered on time. How and when will I receive notification? Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an award via by the end of May. For recipients, an Acceptance link will be displayed on the home page following the notification. Add donotreply@applyists.com and contactus@applyists.com to your address book or safe senders list to ensure these important s are not sent to your junk mail folder. Do not opt out of any sent from donotreply@applyists.com or contactus@applyists.com. You may not receive vital information regarding your scholarship applications.

5 Note: Your address will only be used to communicate with you about your scholarship applications or other opportunities administered by ISTS for which you may be eligible to apply. We will not provide your address to any third parties. What are my responsibilities if I am chosen as a recipient? You must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded, continue the entire academic year without interruption unless approved by scholarship sponsor, deliver your scholarship check(s) to the proper office at your institution, and notify ISTS should your check not arrive within 30 days of the issue date. How and when are checks issued? Checks will be issued in late July or early August to each recipient s mailing address and made payable to the institution on the profile page. Are scholarships taxable? Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against his or her scholarship award. We recommend consulting your tax advisor for more guidance. You may also click here to consult IRS Publication 970 for further information. Program Administration To ensure complete impartiality in selection of recipients and to maintain a high level of professionalism, the program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc., a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs. Questions For additional information regarding the scholarship program click here or call toll free (855) 670-ISTS (4787). Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central. DCF Scholarship Compendium is below

6 Scholarship Compendium Scholarships to be Awarded for the School Year Kelly Sheridan, Scholarship Administrator Delaware Community Foundation 36 The Circle Georgetown, DE October 2016

7 Dear Student: Since 1986, the Delaware Community Foundation has been helping individuals and organizations establish charitable funds and award grants. Many of our donors who care about education create scholarship funds to help individuals like you with rising education costs. You can apply for the majority of our scholarships by completing the DCF s online application. Some scholarships require a separate application. You may be eligible for more than one scholarship. There is no cap on the number of awards or amount you can receive. You will find a complete listing of the scholarships and their criteria in this Delaware Community Foundation Scholarship Compendium, Scholarships to be Awarded for the School Year. The booklet is separated into two parts: The first part lists scholarships covered by the online application. Scholarships listed in the second part of the book require a separate application, and instructions are provided. To complete the online application, visit our scholarship page at delcf.org/scholarships and click on the application link. You will be required to create an account using your address. By completing and submitting this application, you will be considered for all of the scholarships covered by the online application. The online application must be completed and submitted no later than March 15, All sections must be complete, and all supporting documents must be provided. Partially completed applications will not be considered. Please check the deadlines and submission requirements for those scholarships not covered by the online application. Please carefully review our Compendium; we believe it will be time well spent. If you have any questions about scholarship opportunities with the Delaware Community Foundation, please feel free to contact me at or ksheridan@delcf.org. Sincerely, Kelly Sheridan Scholarship Administrator

8 3 Important Dates and Deadlines for Scholarship Applicants October Scholarship applications become available online. Scholarship compendium is mailed to schools and is available online. January February Complete FAFSA form. Complete and submit the Delaware Community Foundation s scholarship application. March 15 Online applications are due. (Please review individual deadlines and requirements for scholarships using other application forms.) March 15 May 5 Scholarship Committee meets to make selections. May 25 June 30 Award notifications are sent to students. Each student will receive an award/denial notification. Award notice will provide instructions required to obtain funding, such as acceptance letters to schools or other proof of enrollment. July 1 July 30 Checks are mailed to schools.

9 4 Contents Important Dates and Deadlines for Scholarship Applicants... 8 Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness Fund... 6 Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship... 6 Atlantis Scholarship Fund for Excellence... 6 Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship Fund... 7 Beekuis Scholarship... 7 Bethel AME Church Community Scholarship... 7 Bethel AME Church Family Scholarship... 7 Jill Biden Scholarship - Biden Breast Health Initiative...8 Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections Scholarship... 8 V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship Fund... 8 Dr. Leroy Christopher Memorial Scholarship... 9 Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance Scholarship... 9 Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship Fund... 9 Chris Cordrey Student Athletic Scholarship... 9 Corporation Service Company (CSC) Students Opportunity Grant James L. Davis Scholarship Delaware Youth Leadership Scholarship Chester T. Dickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Garbutt Family Scholarship Generation III Scholarship Fund Generation III GreenSense Scholarship Fund Mark B. Holzman Scholarship Fund Janosik Family Scholarship Kelly Family Scholarship John A. Maslin Scholarship Fund... 18

10 Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship Milford High School Alumni Scholarship William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr. Scholarship Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial Scholarship J.D. O Connor Scholarship Barbara Kimmey Pierce Memorial Fund James H. Postles Scholarship Margaret L. Richey Scholarship.15 John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship John J. Ryan Scholarship Fund John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Fund Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Sussex Foundation Scholarship Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Don & Anne Ward Scholarship... 22

11 6 Scholarships Using the Online Application Apply for all of these scholarships simultaneously by completing the DCF s online application at delcf.org/scholarships. Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness Fund Must have experienced a health-related issue documented by a medical professional, which lasted at least six months and impaired the individual s ability to pursue his or her education. Graduating seniors or former graduates of any high school in the state of Delaware Preference will be given to those enrolled in the First State School or any of its branches prior to or at the time the health-related issue occurred. Past awardees are eligible to apply. Documentation will need to be provided by a medical professional documenting the illness and its impact on your ability to attend school. A statement will be required from the applicant about the experience and struggles dealing with his/her illness and what s/he have had to overcome. AWARD: Type and amount at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Thurman G. Adams and Hilda McCabe Adams Family Scholarship Graduating senior or college student who resides within the state of Delaware Preference given to Sussex County residents Pursuing a career in agriculture, agri-business or a green energy-related field AWARD: Type and amount at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee at the DCF Atlantis Scholarship Fund for Excellence Graduating senior of Indian River High School, Sussex County, Delaware Pursuing a four-year degree program in any field of study at the University of Delaware Excelled in academic performance Participation in extracurricular activities, and/or volunteer or work activities (participation in sports is not a consideration) AWARD: Type and amount at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee at the DCF. Award may include, but is not necessarily limited to a $5,000 scholarship annually, renewable for no more than 4 years, contingent on providing substantiation of satisfactory progress (GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) toward the degree.

12 7 Philip L. Bartlett Scholarship Fund Student attending the University of Delaware Financial need AWARD: $1,000 awards at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Beekuis Scholarship Student residing in New Castle County, Delaware Pursing a degree in chemistry, physics, biology, other science, mathematics, or music Financial need AWARD: Two (2) $3,000 awards at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Bethel AME Church Community Scholarship Graduating senior who is not a member of the church Enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited institution Preference given to Eastside Wilmington residents Financial need Demonstrated scholastic achievement, personal character, community involvement and communication skills Reside in Zip Codes 19801,19802,19803,19805,19806,19807 AWARD: One time $500 QUESTIONS: Bethel AME Church Scholarship Committee at Bethel AME Church Family Scholarship Graduating senior who has been an active member of the church Enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited institution Attended the Bethel AME Scholarship Committee Workshop AWARD: $1,500 to active members (2-year minimum) or $500 to members (new or have not participated in church activities) QUESTIONS: Bethel AME Church Scholarship Committee at

13 8 Jill Biden Scholarship - Biden Breast Health Initiative Graduating senior of a Delaware high school Delaware resident Pursuing a career in health care or education at an accredited post-secondary institution ESSAY: 300 words on the topic Why have you chosen a career in health care or education, and why do you feel it is important to encourage others to adopt a healthy lifestyle? AWARD: Amount at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors; one award per county Cape Henlopen Taxpayers for Fair Elections Scholarship Graduating seniors of Cape Henlopen High School Enrolling in an accredited institution of higher learning, college or trade school Demonstrate a good work ethic and school citizenship AWARD: Two $1,000 scholarships. We will award scholarships to one male student and one female student unless the Scholarship Fund Advisory Board finds no satisfactory candidates. V. George & Jeannette M. Carey Scholarship Fund Graduating seniors within the state of Delaware; Preference is given to those residing within former Representative Carey s 36th Legislative District, comprising areas of Ellendale, Lewes, Lincoln, Milford, Milton and Slaughter Beach Pursing a degree or professional designation in an agriculture (preference) or education related field Winners will be selected based on academic performance. (However, those in the top 10% of class are not eligible.) Participation in 4-H, FFA and other community service activities AWARD: One-time $1,500, at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors

14 9 Dr. Leroy Christopher Memorial Scholarship Graduating senior Enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited institution Preference given to non-bethel AME Church member Financial need Reside in the city of Wilmington, DE AWARD: $500 QUESTIONS: Bethel AME Church Scholarship Committee at Citibank (Delaware) National Academy of Finance Scholarship Graduating senior of the National Academy of Finance program at Howard High School AWARD: One-time scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to three eligible students; at the discretion of the Howard High Scholarship Committee CONTACT: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Cloutier-Valenti Legacy Scholarship Fund Graduating senior of Lee High School, Lee, MA; Norwich Free Academy, Norwich, CT; Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, DE Enrolling at an accredited institution Financial need Demonstrated involvement in school and community activities AWARD: One-time scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to one student from each of the schools listed above at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors CONTACT: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Chris Cordrey Student Athletic Scholarship Graduating senior of Sussex Central High School Lettered in at least one sport Financial need Meet academic and community service standards as determined by the DCF Scholarship Committee AWARD: One-year, one-time award of approximately $1,000; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors

15 10 Corporation Service Company (CSC) Students Opportunity Grant Child of a current, full-time employee of CSC (must be employed for at least one year) Enrolling at an accredited institution AWARD: $1,000 renewable up to four years, to be paid in semi-annual payments of $500 directly to the institution that the student will attend; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors. Students must reapply each year to continue to receive funding. QUESTIONS: Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or James L. Davis Scholarship Graduating senior of Milford High School Financial need Distinguished in academic achievement, community service and school activities AWARD: May vary annually. Currently up to four one-time $750 scholarships; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Delaware Youth Leadership Scholarship Student leader in the Jefferson Awards YSI Program at his/her local high school or a Jefferson Awards recipient during his/her freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year College-bound graduating senior of a Delaware high school Show exemplary attributes in scholastics, leadership and service AWARD: Three one-time $1,000 scholarships one each in Kent, New Castle and Sussex Counties; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors

16 11 Chester T. Dickerson, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Graduate of a public high school, vocational or technical school or other form of public 9 th through 12 th grade education, as well as home-schooled students The student is pursuing advanced education leading to a 4-year bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in any field Preference given to a student from an agricultural background Student raised and living in in the present boundaries of Milford School District Students from Cedar Creek receive preference Students will be scored based on academics, achievement test scores, participation in agricultural endeavors and residency. AWARD: One-time $1, award. Garbutt Family Scholarship Graduating senior of Milford High School Financial need Pursuing a 4-year degree at an accredited college or university AWARD: Varies; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Generation III Scholarship Fund Delaware resident Attending or planning to attend one of the following institutions: University of Delaware, Delaware Technical & Community College, Goldey-Beacom College, Wesley College, Delaware State University or Lincoln University Pursuing an associate s or bachelor s degree in a business or construction related field Student may not be an employee of the EDiS Company or a relative of an employee of the EDiS Company. AWARD: $1,000 renewable for up to four years with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or greater; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors

17 12 Generation III GreenSense Scholarship Fund Awarded as an incentive to our next generation of environmental stewards Delaware resident Planning to attend one of the following institutions: University of Delaware, Delaware Technical & Community College, Goldey-Beacom College, Wesley College, Delaware State University or Lincoln University. Pursuing an associate s or bachelor s degree in environmental studies Student may not be an employee of the EDiS Company or a relative of an employee of the EDiS Company. AWARD: $1,000 renewable for up to four years with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or greater; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Mark B. Holzman Scholarship Fund Delaware resident Scholarship recipient must have successfully graduated from an accredited undergraduate college or university. Scholarship recipient must have been accepted for admission to an accredited graduate school program in the United States for the purpose of attaining an advanced professional degree in medicine, dentistry, law or the ministry AWARD: $1,000 at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors. Students may re-apply each year. QUESTIONS: Your counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Janosik Family Scholarship Grades 4-12 Attend an Eastern Shore school Recommended by a guidance counselor or teacher based on citizenship qualities, work ethic and service to the community AWARD: Scholarship is awarded once the student is accepted at an accredited university. Students can apply over multiple years until they graduate from high school; at the discretion of the Janosik scholarship committee ESSAY: 250 word essay on the topic: Lessons learned from reading Back to the Basics by Johnny Janosik or Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson

18 13 Kelly Family Scholarship Graduating female student of Caesar Rodney High School Distinguished in academic achievement, community service and involvement in school activities Financial need AWARD: $2,000 award; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors John A. Maslin Scholarship Fund Graduating seniors in the Brandywine School District Pursuing a course of study in art, mathematics or science at an accredited institution of higher learning. Recommended by an art, mathematics or science teacher or staff member AWARD: Type and amount at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors and may include, but is not necessarily limited to, one $1,000 scholarship to any one student ESSAY: On the topic Importance of Art, Science or Math in Society QUESTIONS: Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship African-American graduating senior residing in New Castle County Minimum 2.5 GPA Enrolling in a Historically Black College or University Community and church service are considered Personal recommendation is required. AWARD: Minimum one-time $1,000, depending on GPA and materials submitted. Awardees can reapply; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors ESSAY: How a college education will help him/her make an impact on the community and affect his/her life. QUESTIONS: Dianne Michael, P.O. Box 7593, Wilmington, DE , or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or

19 14 Milford High School Alumni Scholarship Academically outstanding graduating senior of Milford High School Exhibits academic achievement, leadership, initiative and involvement in school and community activities AWARD: May vary annually. Currently up to four one-time $1,000 scholarships; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors QUESTIONS: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at or William J. & H. Virginia Miller Jr. Scholarship Graduating senior of St. Thomas More Academy Pursuing a degree in a business-related field at an accredited college or university Minimum 2.75 GPA No preference will be given to applicants on the basis of race, religion or gender. Demonstrates leadership qualities AWARD: Type and amount at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors QUESTIONS: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Geneva Pepper Morris Memorial Scholarship Female graduating senior of Cape Henlopen High School Pursuing a degree in a business-related field at an accredited college or university AWARD: One-year, one-time award of $1,000 at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors QUESTIONS: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or J.D. O Connor Scholarship Graduating senior of a Sussex County high school Enrolling in an accredited Delaware institution AWARD: $1,000 (semi-annual payments of $500). May re-apply for future funding as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained and the student is enrolled full-time and in good standing. Applicant may receive a total of four annual awards; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors

20 15 Barbara Kimmey Pierce Memorial Fund Graduating senior of Milford High School Pursuing a Registered Nurse certificate AWARD: May vary annually; usually is a one-time $1,000 award; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors James H. Postles Scholarship Graduating senior of Milford High School seeking further education AWARD: May vary annually. Currently up to two one-time $1,200 scholarships; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Margaret L. Richey Scholarship Fund Resident of Delaware. Accepted at an accredited college or university to initiate a Pre-Med course of study, with the intent of going to an accredited Medical School post-graduate. It is not required that applicants attend a Delaware college or university. All applicants are required to submit an essay on how they would use their education to serve communities without sufficient medical professionals to meet the needs of the population. AWARD: At the discretion of the Board of Directors at the DCF. Students may re-apply for continued support based on their GPA. QUESTIONS: Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or John M. Roca Memorial Scholarship Graduating senior of Cape Henlopen High School Pursuing a degree in agricultural and natural resource management, pre-veterinary medicine, art or related fields at a four-year college or university Minimum 3.5 GPA. Factors to be considered include academic performance (GPA and class rank), high school activities, SAT scores, volunteer activities and teacher recommendation letters. AWARD: $1,250/year subject to verification that the student is enrolled full-time and in good standing; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors QUESTIONS: Your guidance counselor or Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org

21 16 John J. Ryan Scholarship Fund Graduating senior of Caesar Rodney High School Pursuing a career in education and teaching and accepted at a college or university Applicant must seek to improve the quality of life in our society through teaching ideals AWARD: $1,000 one-time award to be paid in January after the successful completion of the student s first semester in college; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Fund Graduating senior of any Kent County public school Pursuing a degree in engineering at a Delaware institution AWARD: $8,000 to be paid in four equal installments of $2,000 over a four-year period. Recipients will be reviewed annually and must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Resident of Delaware Accepted at an accredited college or university s nursing program; Must be initiating or furthering nursing training. It is not required that applicants attend a Delaware college or university. All recipients will seek to improve the quality of health care in our society through nursing practices that ensure that patients are a priority. AWARD: One-time scholarship; Amount to be awarded annually at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors Henry H. Stroud, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Delaware resident Enrolling in an accredited school of medicine AWARD: Varies each year; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Awards will be based on the applicant's demonstrated commitment to pursuing the highest standards of excellence, ethics and compassion in the medical profession, as well as his/her academic promise and financial need. Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating an entrepreneurial and innovative approach to medicine. Applicants will be ranked by each scholarship committee member on the basis of financial need; demonstrated academic promise;

22 17 recommendation by a teacher, guidance counselor, or other appropriate party; and an essay. Recipients are eligible to re-apply in successive years for a maximum of four annual awards. The same criteria will be used to determine renewal awards. QUESTIONS: Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Sussex Foundation Scholarship Graduating high school senior Have completed eighth grade at Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences Submit an essay describing their experiences at Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences and how it prepared them for higher education Attending an accredited university, college, or trade school AWARD: Up to five (5) $2,000 scholarships shall be awarded to graduating high school seniors; at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors. QUESTIONS: Kelly Sheridan at ksheridan@delcf.org or Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Graduating senior of Middletown High School or Appoquinimink High School Resident of the Appoquinimink School District Enrolling in the University of Delaware engineering program AWARD: One-time award to a student from each school (Middletown and Appoquinimink); Students may re-apply for continued support; at the discretion of the Ryan R. Wagner Memorial Scholarship Committeee and the DCF Scholarship Committee. Don & Anne Ward Scholarship Graduating senior of Sussex Technical High School Demonstrates outstanding citizenship, community involvement and a high level of academic success Enrolling in an accredited post-secondary school Preference will be given to students enrolling in an education field of study. AWARD: Either two $500 scholarships or one $1,000 scholarship; at the discretion of Sussex Technical High School selection committee and the DCF Scholarship Committee.