Eligibility:

1) Open to any Sussex County, DE graduating senior currently attending one of these 4 schools:

– Cape Henlopen High School
– Indian River High School
– Sussex Academy
– Sussex Central High School

 

2) Plans to attend a post-secondary college, training, university or trade/technical school in Fall 2026.

 

3) Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. ​​

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Deadline:

All applications must be receieved by: Midnight on April 24, 2026 

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Application Requirements Checklist (must complete all):

1) Completed scholarship application form (see button below to download Application Packet)

2) Original Essay (up to 400 words)

3) Current transcript (unofficial accepted) 

4) Detailed list or a resume showing leadership roles, including social justice activities, interests, community service, and work experience. Include dates of service/work. 

5) Two letters of recommendation: One from your school counselor or school-based personnel, and one from a community leader. 

6) All required documents MUST be submitted to be considered for this scholarship. 

7) Send all documents together in a PDF file (one file preferred); send all at one time. 

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Application Scoring:

Scoring: 100 Total Points.
The SOAH 2026 Social Justice Scholarship will be scored on the following: 
 

1) 10 Points: Academics:
a) GPA 2.5 and above
b) Rigor of Coursework 

 

2) 30 Points: Community Service/Volunteerism, Activities or Employment:
a) Described community service and volunteerism 

b) Described extra-curricular activities and/or paid employment or family engagement, i.e., family responsibilities/ family caretaking 

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3) 25 Points: Leadership:
a) Held an office/committee chair/sport leadership position 

b) Described specific achievements and advancement in roles 

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4) 20 Points: Essay:
a) Used effective writing skills and answered all components of the essay question 

b) Followed essay instructions 

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5) 15 Points: Recommendations:

Two letters of recommendation: one from a school counselor or school-based personnel and one from a community leader ​​

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Apply Here:​

​Email your completed application and be sure everything is included. We cannot accept partially completed applications. Your recommendation letters will be emailed directly from person recommending.

Click below to download the application packet. Email instructions are on the packet.

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All applications and letters of recommendation MUST be received by: ​Midnight on April 24, 2026.