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Dr. Leroy Christophe Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount
$500
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Delaware Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
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 active in community service.
  6. Must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution 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 demonstrate financial need and plan to enroll full time in an accredited institution. Preference will be given to students who are not members of the Bethel AME Church.

Application requirements for the Dr. Leroy Christophe Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • FAFSA
  • Test scores
  • Tax return
  • Essays (2)
  • Recommendation letter
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: All students must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who are not members of Bethel AME Church. 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. 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 May.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

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

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