Official Scholarship Information

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**DSU GAP Scholarship** is a merit-based award offered for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only) by the Office of Admissions to entering, full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This scholarship provides $3,000 per academic year to assist with tuition charges. To qualify, students must be regularly admitted and enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. _**Note:** This scholarship cannot be combined with the Full Scholarship, Full Tuition Scholarship, or Partial Tuition Scholarship._

**Full Tuition Scholarship** is a merit-based award offered for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only) by the Office of Admissions to entering, full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This scholarship covers the gap between the University’s tuition cost and any Federal Title IV and/or state grant funding (e.g., the Inspire Scholarship). It does not cover travel expenses, room and food, student fees, or other personal costs.

Delaware State University offers a 4-year, full tuition Inspire Scholarship available to qualifying Delaware high school graduates who enroll at Delaware State University in the fall semester right after high school graduation.

📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits

**Partial Tuition Scholarship** is a merit-based award offered for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only) by the Office of Admissions to entering, full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This scholarship covers up to 50% of the gap between the University’s tuition cost and any Federal Title IV and/or state grant funding (e.g., the Inspire Scholarship).

Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship (Returning Student list)

Career-Based Scholarship (award amount announced)

* Amount announced by July 1 * Multiple awards offered across each high-need field * Funding contingent upon approval by the General Assembly * Not renewable, but students may reapply each year

Charles L. Herbner Memorial Scholarship

* $1,250 per year * Renewable for up to three additional years with a 3.0 GPA * Approximately 30 awards are offered each year

Delaware State University Privately Funded Scholarships (University Scholarship Application)

These scholarships are based upon academic merit and the student's financial need. Chosen applicants will receive a written notification of a scholarship award. There is generally a 2.5 minimum GPA requirement for consideration, although this varies.

Herman M. Holloway Sr. Memorial Scholarship

* Covers full tuition, required fees, room, board, and books * Renewable for up to three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA * One award is given each year

Returning Student / Delaware State University Foundation Scholarships (Privately Funded)

* Scholarships are disbursed evenly between the Fall and Spring semester of each academic year. * Scholarships may only be used to cover direct educational expenses billed by the University (tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and book vouchers).

ScIP award

* $1,000 per year for undergraduate and graduate students

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships

Applicants with outstanding talents in music and who would like to be members of the “Approaching Storm” Band or the University Choir may be considered for these scholarships. Auditions are required.