Scholarship Grant

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 New Castle County Scholarship.

To apply, please select the below applicable category. Please note: You must complete the entire application and upload all documents. Application can take up to 30 minutes to complete, submission will not be saved for later review.

**Incomplete applications will not be considered.**

Traditional Student- A current high school senior attending an accredited college or university in the fall following their graduation year.

College Students- Attended a college or university right after high school completion (or) earning a graduation equivalency diploma and currently enrolled as a Sophomore, Junior or Senior.

Adult Leaner- An independent adult returning or attending an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Certificate and graduate programs do not meet the criteria for this scholarship, Illegible documents will not be considered and minor and dependent student W2’s, paystubs, or taxes are not eligible proof of income

Which Application are you applying for:

Traditional Student

College Students

Adult Learner

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Address 1

Address 2

City

State

Zip Code

County

Email

Phone Number

Date of Birth

Last 4 Digit of SSN (Format: ####)

Have you previously been awarded a New Castle County Scholarship?

Yes

No

If so, when?

Year Graduated High School

High School Graduated From

Current High School

List all current school sports, clubs, activities, and volunteer experience

Your college/university must be a registered vendor in order for you to receive a scholarship. If your school is not registered with New Castle County, it is your responsibility to make sure they become one. They may use this link: New Castle County Vendor Self Portal to register.

A list of registered schools as vendors with New Castle County is available for your convenience: Registered Schools as Vendors for Scholarship 2025

What College/University planning to attend in the Fall?

What is your major?

Are you a first generation in your family to attend college?

Yes

No

Upload a recent transcript or report card

Did you apply for your 2025 FAFSA? Value is not selected

Upload your FAFSA Student Aid Report (if you have received it?)

Candidates can demonstrate financial need by uploading one of the following:

a. Most Recent 1040 Tax Return

b. TANF Benefits Verification Letter or Statement

*Minor and dependent student W2’s, paystubs, or taxes are not eligible proof of income

If uploading a 1040 Tax Form, what is the AGI listed on line 11?

Are you eligible for a Pell Grant?

Yes

No

Please enter the amount shown on your Pell Grant

Have you applied for other scholarships or grants?

Yes

No

Tution Costs

Estimated family contribution

Reference Name (non-relative)

Reference Phone number

Reference Email Address

Parent/Guardian

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian Phone

Personal Information

Do any of these hobbies describe you? singer, spoken word, sign language, rap, visual artist

Yes

No

If so, please describe?

Currently employed?

Yes

No

Describe yourself in one word

If so, what is your career field?

Additional comments:

Essay topics: Choose ONE of the following (1000 words maximum)

Type topic into a word document and upload document:

Share your Personal Statement

Pick an experience from your life and explain how it has influenced your personal development.
Who is your biggest influence and why?
How has your family background or adversity affected your outlook on the world?
How has education contributed to who you are today?
Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?

Upload Essay Topic Document:

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2025 Scholarship Grant

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