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John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Fund

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Delaware Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: The number of awards offered annually is at the discretion of the DCF Board of Directors.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
  3. Must be a resident of Delaware.
  4. Must be a graduating high school senior.
  5. Must be graduating from a Kent County public school.
  6. Must pursue a degree in engineering.
  7. Must enroll at a Delaware institution.
  8. Must be active in community service.
  9. Must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is open to Delaware high school seniors who are graduating from a Kent County public school and plan to pursue an engineering degree at a Delaware institution. Students must be active in community service and have a low to moderate income.

Application requirements for the John A. & Marion B. Smitheman Fund are:

  • Application form
  • Test scores
  • Tax return
  • Official Transcript
  • FAFSA
  • Essays (2)
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: To ensure complete impartiality in selection of recipients and to maintain a high level of professionalism, DCF programs are administered by AcademicWorks, a firm that specializes in managing sponsored scholarship programs. All students must have a low to moderate income. An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering: extracurricular activities; community involvement; essay content; academic achievements and records; financial need. Decisions of the selection committees are final and are not subject to appeal. No application feedback will be given. Notifications are sent to recipients and applicants not selected to receive an award via email by the end of June.

Award Amount: $5,000  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About Delaware Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Richard Gentsch ,Executive Vice President
Address: 100 W. 10th St., Suite 115 P.O. Box 1636 Wilmington, Delaware 19899
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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