DE NAHRO annually awards a $4,000 scholarship to a graduating Delaware High School Senior to continue their education. Each year for up to 4 years the awardee can receive a $1,000 to be used toward their college education. In order to qualify for the scholarship program, the applicant most meet the following criteria:
–Lives in subsidized housing defined as Project Based Section 8, Rural Development Section 515,Housing Choice Voucher, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Public Housing, Habitat for Humanity Home, Self Help Homeownership Program, or USDA Rural Development Homeownership Program at time of application.
–Has 2.5 Minimum Cumulative GPA
–Provide 2 Letters of recommendation: one from a person in authority from the high school and one from a community leader.
–Write a 500 word essay – “Who or what has inspired you to further your education? Explain your future goals and aspirations.
–Provides a completed application with a list of all extra-curricular activities in school and in the community.
Application Deadline is June 1, 2024
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND A COPY OF THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE CLICK ON THE “DE NAHRO SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM” UNDER THE GENERAL INFO & NEWS TAB