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inspire scholarship

The Inspire Scholarship is available to incoming Delaware State University freshmen graduating from Delaware high schools who have showed an excellent academic standing. In order to keep the scholarship throughout their time at DSU, they must maintain their academic excellence and complete at least 10 hours of community service per semester. 

Learn more about the Inspire Scholarship

in-state freshman scholarships

We encourage all incoming freshmen to apply for scholarships for in-state students. Prospective scholarship recipients may become eligible based upon academic achievement, financial need, group affiliation or some combination of these factors.

learn more about incoming in-state scholarships.

out-of-state freshman scholarships

We encourage all incoming freshmen to apply for scholarships for out-of-state students. Prospective scholarship recipients may become eligible based upon academic achievement, financial need, group affiliation or some combination of these factors.

Learn more about incoming out-of-state freshman scholarships.

Returning and Transfer student scholarships

We encourage all returning and transfer students to apply for scholarships. Prospective scholarship recipients may become eligible based upon academic achievement, financial need, group affiliation or some combination of these factors.

Learn more about returning and transfer student scholarships.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is the pinnacle of merit scholarships for incoming freshman students at Delaware State University. This distinguished award recognizes students who have excelled through their remarkable academic achievements, inspiring leadership, and dedicated community involvement.

Learn more about the Presidential Scholarship

  • Presidential Scholarship is a competitive, merit-based award offered by the Office of Admissions to entering full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This four-year scholarship (Fall and Spring semesters only) covers the entire cost of college, including up to 18 credit hours per semester, mandatory fees (only registration, complex, student activity, and technology fees), room and board if applicable, and textbooks. While comprehensive, the award does not cover the remaining gap between the total cost of attendance and any Federal Title IV aid (e.g., Pell, SEOG) and/or state grant funding (e.g., Inspire, Aid for Needy Students) or any program and course associated fees. Students must be regularly admitted and must enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation to become eligible.

    Please note that only a select group of students will be chosen to receive this prestigious scholarship.
     

  • A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.90 or higher
  • American College Test (ACT) 27 or above
    or
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) 1260 or above
  • Currently a Senior in high school

Students who fulfill the eligibility criteria and are accepted will be contacted to complete the Presidential Scholarship Questionnaire by March 13. Those who submit the questionnaire by the designated deadline will advance to the interview stage, enabling the committee to identify the most qualified candidates for this merit-based award. It is important to note that only a limited number of students will be selected to receive this esteemed scholarship.