University of Delaware

PublicNewark, DEAdmit rate 71%

Official aid page

Biggest award: Full cost of attendance
Worth up to: about $157,000 total
Awards: 17
Cost per year: $39,154

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

UD Presidential Scholarship (Out-of-State Freshmen)

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state first-year students with strong academic records.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Separate application

Fostering Independence Through Education Tuition Waiver

Full cost of attendance · about $157,000 over 4 years

Delaware resident, under age 26, who spent 12+ months in DE foster care between ages 14-18 or eligible for Chafee Education/Training Voucher.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Trustee Scholarship (Out-of-State Freshmen)

$16,000 a year · about $64,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state first-year students with high academic achievement. Review is based on all materials supplied with the admission application.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Presidential Scholarship (Out-of-State Transfer)

$14,000 a year · about $56,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state transfer students with strong academic records.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Provost Scholarship (Out-of-State Freshmen)

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state first-year students demonstrating academic excellence.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Delaware Scholar Award (Out-of-State Freshmen)

$8,000 a year · about $32,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state first-year students with high academic potential.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Trustee Scholarship (In-State Freshmen)

$7,000 a year · about $28,000 over 4 years

Incoming in-state first-year students with high academic achievement.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Presidential Scholarship (In-State Freshmen)

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Incoming in-state first-year students with strong academic records.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

UD Provost Scholarship (in-state)

$4,500 a year · about $18,000 over 4 years

Renewal requires 3.0 GPA, 12 credits/semester.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Blue Hen Scholarship (Out-of-State Freshmen)

$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years

Incoming out-of-state first-year students based on academic credentials.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Delaware Scholar Award (in-state)

$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years

Renewal requires 3.0 GPA, 12 credits/semester.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Blue Hen Scholarship (in-state)

$2,000 a year · about $8,000 over 4 years

Renewal requires 3.0 GPA, 12 credits/semester.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

By invitation or nomination

Eugene du Pont Memorial Distinguished Scholar Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $157,000 over 4 years

Minimum 3.3 GPA; must be admitted to the UD Honors College. Selection based on academic achievement, leadership, and curiosity. Invitation only.

Cutoff: 3.3 GPARenewable

Nov 1, 2026 (estimated)Official page

Charles C. Allen III Bright Minds in Food and Agriculture Scholarship

Not specified

Incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate promise as agricultural and natural resource professionals.

In-state studentsMajor-specific

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Other awards

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B. Bradford Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $157,000 over 4 years

Delaware high school senior. Min 3.0 GPA and 1290 SAT (or ACT equivalent). Demonstrated financial need. Must enroll full-time at UD.

Cutoff: 3.0 GPA and 1290 SATIn-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

First State Promise (Tier 1)

Full cost of attendance · about $157,000 over 4 years

Delaware resident entering as a freshman on the Newark campus. Family income less than $35,000. Must file FAFSA.

In-state studentsNeed-basedRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration

Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others

Full tuition and fees · about $63,000 over 4 years

Age 16-24. Child of a Delaware veteran or other service member who died or was missing/POW. 3+ years DE residency. Full-time enrollment at a DE public college.

In-state studentsRenewable

Jan 15, 2027Official page

Apply by Jan 15 for automatic merit scholarship consideration