Hi everyone! Curious if any of you have insights into the merit-based scholarships at the University of Delaware. What are the qualifications? How competitive are they? Do they cover a significant portion of tuition? Thanks in advance!
The University of Delaware offers numerous merit-based scholarships, with a variety of eligibility criteria. Some of these scholarships are awarded automatically based on the student's application materials, while others require an additional application.
1. Delaware First Scholars Program: This program offers various scholarship opportunities for outstanding high school seniors who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and their communities. This merit-based program finds its applicants among the top 20% of applicants in terms of academic performance. The scholarships from this program can cover anywhere between $2,000 to full tuition.
2. Trustee Scholarship: The Trustee Scholarship is designed for out-of-state students who are ranked in the top 5% of their high school class and have a combined SAT Critical Reading and Math score of 1300 or above (or an ACT Composite score of 29 or above). The scholarship provides anywhere between $8,000 to $20,000 per year for up to four years, based on the student's financial need.
3. Distinguished Scholars Program – Engineering is another competitive scholarship program specifically for engineering students. A separate application process is required.
4. Departmental Scholarships: Various departments in the university also offer their own scholarships, with their own set of criteria.Regarding the competitiveness, it varies across the different scholarships. The Delaware First Scholars program and the Trustee Scholarship are quite competitive due to the significant financial benefits they offer and the high academic standards required. Departmental scholarships' competitiveness would depend on the specifics of the department and the scholarship.
In terms of coverage, the scholarships can cover anywhere from a small portion of your tuition to full tuition. It's important to note, however, that they're typically renewable awards, so as long as you meet the renewal criteria (usually maintaining a certain GPA), you can continue to benefit from these scholarships throughout your time at the university.
Hope this helps, and best of luck!
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