💰 Delaware State University Merit Scholarships

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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._

Eligibility: * A cumulative grade point average **(GPA) of 2.75** or higher * American College Test **(ACT) 17** or above or * Scholastic Aptitude Test **(SAT) 920** or above * Currently a Senior in high school

How to apply: ["Regular admission", "Enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation", "U.S. citizenship", "Full-time enrollment"]

🔗 Cannot be combined with the Full Scholarship, Full Tuition Scholarship, or Partial Tuition Scholarship. Source ↗

**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.

Eligibility: To qualify, students must be regularly admitted and enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. * A cumulative grade point average **(GPA) of 3.5** or higher * American College Test **(ACT) 23** or above or * Scholastic Aptitude Test **(SAT) 1130** or above * Currently a Senior in high school

How to apply: ["Regular admission", "Enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation", "U.S. citizenship", "Full-time enrollment"]

📋 Offered for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only). Source ↗

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.

Eligibility: * **Graduate from a Delaware high school** - You must receive a diploma from an in-state school. * **Enroll at Delaware State University** - You must be regularly admitted and enroll full time in the fall semester right after high school graduation. ... * **Keep Your Grades Up** - To apply, you must have a cumulative overall GPA of at least 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale, as indicated on your official high school transcript. * **File for Student Aid** - Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). (Delaware State University’s school code is 001428.) The Office of Financial Aid will notify you of your Inspire Scholarship eligibility. * **Demonstrate Good Conduct** - You cannot have any felony convictions or charges pending against you when you apply or after you are admitted to Delaware State University. * Once a Hornet, you must do the following: Stay enrolled as a full-time student and complete 12 or more credit hours (15 recommended) during both the fall and spring semesters ... Maintain at least a cumulative overall 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. ... Complete 10 hours of community service every semester. Complete the FAFSA online yearly.

How to apply: ["FAFSA (complete yearly)", "Full-time enrollment (fall after HS graduation)", "Maintain cumulative 2.75 GPA", "Complete 10 hours community service each semester", "No felony convictions/charges pending", "Regular admission and enrollment in fall immediately after HS"]

📋 Renewal: 2.8 GPA, 12 credits Source ↗

**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).

Eligibility: To qualify, students must be regularly admitted and enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. * A cumulative grade point average **(GPA) of 3.0** or higher * American College Test **(ACT) 20** or above or * Scholastic Aptitude Test **(SAT) 1030** or above * Currently a Senior in high school

How to apply: ["Regular admission", "Enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation", "U.S. citizenship", "Full-time enrollment"]

📋 Offered for up to four years (Fall and Spring semesters only). Source ↗

Eligibility: * Applicants must be the alumni legacy. You must have a parent or grandparent who is an alum of DSU to be eligible for this scholarship. * Submit three letters of recommendation. One letter should be from an alumna/alumnus of Delaware State University. * A 250-word essay is required that describes what receiving Alumni Legacy Scholarship support means to you and why you are requesting such support.

How to apply: ["Three letters of recommendation (one from DSU alum)", "250-word essay including name of parent/grandparent alumni", "Complete University Scholarship Application", "FAFSA on file"]

* 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

Eligibility: * Delaware resident * Full-time enrollment in a Delaware college or university * Must meet your school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy * Must complete a FAFSA by May 15 * Must major in one of the listed high-need fields (Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Engineering/Science, Data Science & Analytics, Finance, IT, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Operations Management)

How to apply: ["Delaware residency", "Full-time enrollment", "FAFSA filed by May 15", "Major in an eligible high-need field"]

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

Eligibility: * High school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher * Minimum SAT score of 1290 (or equivalent ACT score) * Must enroll full-time in an undergraduate program

How to apply: ["File FAFSA by May 15", "Full-time enrollment", "Minimum SAT/ACT and GPA as listed"]

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.

Eligibility: There is generally a 2.5 minimum GPA requirement for consideration, although this varies. The FAFSA form must be submitted for all need based scholarships. Priority will be given to those students that apply with FAFSA before March 15th.

How to apply: ["Complete the University Scholarship Application online", "FAFSA on file (required for need-based scholarships)", "Priority FAFSA submission by March 15 for priority consideration"]

* 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

Eligibility: * High school seniors with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher * Minimum SAT score of 1000 (or equivalent ACT score) * Must enroll full-time at Delaware State University * Must file the FAFSA by May 15

How to apply: ["File FAFSA by May 15", "Full-time enrollment at DSU", "Minimum SAT/ACT and GPA as listed"]

* 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).

Eligibility: * Applicants must have completed a minimum of 1 semester at DSU to be considered for a returning student scholarship. * Must have a FAFSA Application on file. * Must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA., unless stated otherwise. * Must be a full-time student at DSU, unless stated otherwise

How to apply: ["Complete one University Scholarship Application (desu.awardspring.com)", "Be enrolled to apply", "FAFSA on file", "Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (unless stated otherwise)", "Full-time enrollment (unless stated otherwise)", "Thank you letter to Division of Institutional Advancement if awarded"]

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

Eligibility: * Delaware resident * Must file a FAFSA by May 15 * Full-time enrollment in eligible programs

How to apply: ["Delaware residency", "File FAFSA by May 15", "Full-time enrollment in eligible programs"]

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.

Eligibility: 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.

How to apply: ["Audition required"]

05/01/2026