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Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness

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$1,500

deadline Due: March 15, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards of $1500 each. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Achievement Scholarship for Students with a History of Chronic Illness provides a one-time award of $1,500 to graduating seniors or former graduates of Delaware high schools who have experienced a medically documented health-related issue lasting at least six months and significantly impacting their education. Preference is given to applicants affiliated with the First State School or its branches at the time of illness. Eligible candidates must demonstrate financial need through a FAFSA report and submit an essay detailing their experience with chronic illness and how they have worked to overcome it. Past recipients may reapply.
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Scholarship Type
Need Based Merit-based College Student

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