💰 University of Delaware Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

Automatic

In-State Awards

$2,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$2,000/yr

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

Requirements vary by scholarship

University of Delaware offers 2 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $39,190, students receiving the largest award pay about $37,190 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Delaware

Tuition & fees

$39,190

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Largest annual award

$2,000

Students receiving it pay about

$37,190/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $15,386), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information

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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Delaware — no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

UD Endowed (Donor) Scholarships

Award

$2,000 in-state

$2,000 out-of-state

Typical amounts are $2000 per year. All students who file the FAFSA are automatically evaluated each June for these scholarships, and selected recipients are notified in late July as financial aid packages are prepared.

Eligibility: Many endowments are offered based on specific criteria (e.g., college or major, merit, and/or financial qualifications). All students who file the FAFSA are automatically evaluated each June for these scholarships.

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University of Delaware Merit Scholarships

The University of Delaware automatically considers admitted students for a range of academic merit scholarships, with no separate application required. UD scholarship funds are paid directly to the student account at the start of each term and are designed to offset tuition and mandatory fee costs, unless specified otherwise.

Eligibility: Traditional, University merit scholarships and need-based grant funding is offered only for first-time, full-time, fall undergraduate students.

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of Delaware

Early Action

11/01/2025

Regular Decision

01/15/2026

Common questions about University of Delaware scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Delaware give?

Published awards range $2,000/yr. University of Delaware lists 2 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of Delaware give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Delaware?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 5% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of Delaware?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Delaware's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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