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Scholarship offered to female IRHS graduating seniors
The Scholarship Committee of the Women’s Club Of Keenwicks (WCOK) has a goal of supporting young women seeking post-high school education. They host a fundraiser in November of each year to support their scholarship fund.
Young women who are graduating seniors at Indian River High School for 2025 can apply for this scholarship by reaching out to their guidance counselors. The deadline for the application is Friday, March 28, and interviews will be conducted at the school on Wednesday, April 16, for those applicants who qualify.
“The WCOK hope to support our future female community members by offering financial support in reaching their future academic goals,” said Elizabeth “Beth” Light, chair of the WCOK Scholarship Committee.
Scholarships available for students pursuing chicken careers
The Delmarva Chicken Association (DCA) has opened the application period for its 2025 College Scholarship Program. Applications are being accepted for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships of $3,000. Complete applications for the scholarships must be received by DCA no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025.
DCA’s annual College Scholarship Golf Tournament supports the scholarship awards. This year’s tournament raised more than $19,000 for the scholarship fund. Since 1985, DCA has awarded more than $222,000 to undergraduate and graduate students.
“It’s an exciting time to be preparing for a career in the chicken community,” said Holly Porter, DCA’s executive director. “More than 18,000 jobs on Delmarva are directly tied to our chicken companies, and thousands more careers are supported by the chicken economy. We’re excited to be able to help students start journeys toward their chicken careers each year through these scholarships.”
The applicant must be a student in good standing at an accredited, degree-granting institution within the United States, or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited, degree-granting institution within the United States.
A complete transcript must accompany the application — and, in the case of high school seniors, proof of college acceptance is required. Applicants must secure a letter of reference from an academic advisor or faculty member. The letter may be included with the application, or the faculty member may email it to the DCA office (dca@dcachicken.com) to arrive by the application deadline. Letters must be on school letterhead and must include the signature of the referring faculty member.
DCA membership on the part of the applicant or his/her family is not required and has no effect on the selection process. Scholarship payments are made to the financial aid office at the recipient’s school.
Undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 are available to residents of the Delmarva Peninsula who are undergraduate students at any accredited, degree-granting institution with an academic major in a subject relevant to Delmarva’s chicken community and who are pursuing a career path leading to employment in any segment of Delmarva’s chicken community.
The program also is open to high school seniors on the Delmarva Peninsula who have been accepted at any accredited, degree-granting institution and who are pursuing a career path leading to employment in any segment of Delmarva’s chicken community. Applicants may be pursuing associate’s degrees, technical studies degrees or bachelor’s degrees.
Previous recipients, if still eligible, may reapply. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of DCA representatives using a 100-point rubric: Scholastic Record (20 points), Answers to Questions (40 points), School/Community Activities & Awards (20 points), Financial Need (5 points) and Faculty Reference (15 points).
Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarships of $3,000 will be available to graduate students at United States universities who are engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva’s chicken community. Previous recipients, if still eligible, may reapply. Applications will be evaluated by a committee of DCA representatives using a 100-point rubric: Scholastic Record (10 points), Answers to Questions (30 points), Activities & Awards (10 points), Research Benefits to Delmarva (40 points) and Faculty Reference (10 points).
DDSC offers scholarships
Delaware Deaf Senior Citizens (DDSC), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, offers scholarships of up to $500 to Deaf, hard-of-hearing and Deaf-Blind students in Grades 6-12 who live in Delaware. Scholarships can be used for summer or weekend camps, programs or courses not provided in the regular school setting which support academic, leadership, the arts, drama or sports.
Priority will be given to applicants who choose camps/programs that are focused on Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-Blind students. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and should be received by Dec. 15 or earlier. Applications can be sent via email at ddscdelaware@gmail.com. The application is at https://delawaredeafsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-06_DDSC_Scholarship_Application_and_Consent_-Final.pdf.
Grise scholarship to be granted
The Preceptor Omega Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Chapter this spring will be granting the 29th annual Howard D. Grise Memorial Scholarship to a qualified high-school graduate. Candidates must reside in the Indian River High School attendance area and demonstrate a commitment to the community through volunteerism.
Applications may be obtained from Indian River High School or Sussex Technical High School guidance counselors, by mail at 36155 Old Church Cemetery Rd., Frankford DE 19945, or email at churley98@yahoo.com (put “Scholarship” in subject line). The application deadline is April 29.
LBWC scholarship applications due April 4
The Lord Baltimore Women’s Club (LBWC) of Ocean View is welcoming high school seniors living in the Indian River School District to apply for its 2025 scholarships. The application deadline is April 4.
The scholarship program is open to qualifying seniors who attend Indian River High School, Sussex Central High School or Sussex Technical High School. Applications must comply with the required criteria identified in the scholarship application materials to be considered.
Interested students should contact the guidance department at their high school for information about how to apply. Candidates will be evaluated on their academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, community service, employment experience and financial need.
Scholarship winners will be notified on or around May 15.
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