Scholarships at Delaware State University

The Osher Reentry Endowed Scholarship at Delaware State University supports nontraditional undergraduates who experienced at least a five-year gap in education after high school and are starting or resuming their first bachelor's degree. Awards finance tuition up to five thousand dollars, typically split evenly between fall and spring semesters. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, demonstrate financial need, show academic promise, and commit to completing a degree while planning substantial post-graduation employment. Full-time or part-time on-campus students may apply through the DSU scholarship portal; online-only enrollment and DSU employees are ineligible.

The DSU-CAST 1890 Agricultural Scholarship Program is a full scholarship pathway administered by Delaware State University's College of Agriculture, Science and Technology for students pursuing careers in food, agriculture, and related sciences. Awards must be used at DSU and are renewable while recipients maintain satisfactory academic performance and progress toward a bachelor's degree. USDA funding can cover full tuition, room, and board for selected high school seniors and current college students meeting citizenship, GPA, leadership, and major requirements. High school applicants need at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA; college applicants must be DSU freshmen or sophomores with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

The Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship at Delaware State University assists undergraduates who are legacy students with a parent or grandparent who graduated from DSU. Returning and transfer students who have completed at least one semester at DSU may apply through the university scholarship portal during the March 30 to May 30 application window with a FAFSA on file and at least a 2.5 GPA unless a specific fund requires higher. Applicants submit a 250-word essay naming the alumni relative, explain why they deserve support, and provide three recommendation letters including one from a DSU alumnus due by May 4. Awards are based on donor guidelines and available funding.

The Dr. Berlin N. and Dr. Reba R. Hollingsworth Endowed Scholarship at Delaware State University supports undergraduate Hornets from rising freshmen through seniors who demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA. The endowment was created by longtime alumni supporters who credit Delaware State with giving them confidence to compete globally and who seek to give back to future generations. Current and returning students apply through the DSU University Scholarship Application during the annual March 30 to May 30 cycle with a FAFSA on file. Award amounts vary with endowment earnings and committee review of merit and need among qualified applicants.

The DSUAA Graduate Studies Endowed Scholarship Fund helps Delaware State University alumni return to DSU to pursue a graduate degree. Applicants must have completed their undergraduate degree at DSU with at least a 2.5 overall GPA and demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA. The alumni association established the endowment through member contributions to support Hornets continuing advanced study at their alma mater. Interested alumni should contact the DSUAA or Office of Financial Aid for current application procedures and award timing. Funds are intended to reduce direct educational costs for graduate students who show commitment to completing an advanced DSU degree program.

The Anheuser Busch Budweiser First Generation Scholarship at Delaware State University is a privately funded award for undergraduates who are the first in their families to attend college. Returning and transfer students who have completed at least one semester at DSU apply through the single University Scholarship Application during the March 30 to May 30 window with a FAFSA on file and typically at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Awards are based on donor guidelines, academic merit, and financial need as reviewed by the scholarship committee. Scholarship funds cover direct educational expenses billed by DSU and are disbursed evenly between fall and spring semesters.