Support and Resources
Scholarships and Grants
Several scholarships are available to University of Delaware students. The Center for Black Culture directly oversees the CBC Needs-Based Scholarship.
Center for Black Culture Educational Enrichment Scholarship
African Violet Memorial Award
The African Violet Scholarship was established by the ladies initiated through the Mu Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. The endowment of this scholarship in 2018 at the University of Delaware signifies that these ladies are committed and dedicated to support the success of students who might otherwise be forgotten. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time matriculated undergraduate student from an underrepresented group with a demonstrated commitment to scholarship, public service, and leadership. Visit the SFS website for more information.
Student Crisis Fund
Through our Office of the Dean of Students, Student Life offers a Student Crisis fund designed to support students facing a serious financial hardship due to unanticipated expenses. Visit the website for more information.
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Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
For students who are returning back to school, or are going to school for the first time later in life.
Sponsors annual essay contests that offer 680 prizes and over $99,000 in prize money every year based off essay contests.
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College Scholarships and Resources for Women
Gateway to sites on the Internet for executive leadership training.
Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
List of 25 scholarships catering to members in the black community.
FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships)
The most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools — on or off the web.
Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research.
A list of scholarships guaranteeing approval based on minimal requirements.
The Mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
International Students Scholarships & Aid
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad.
Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
Local unions, central labor bodies, and state federations of labor offer scholarships and prizes for members and their children.
United Negro College Fund Scholarships
Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books.
Campus Support Resources
Student Life Resources
Students seeking support on campus have a wealth of resources at their disposal including staff, programs and services throughout all Student Life units:
Office of the Dean of Students
Center for Black Culture
Center for Counseling & Student Development
Community Standards & Conflict Resolution
Fraternity and Sorority Leadership & Learning
Orientation & Transition Programs
Residence Life & Housing
Student Diversity & Inclusion
Student Health Services
Student Services for Athletes
Student Wellness & Health Promotion
UD Career Center
University Student Centers
For more information on how Student Life supports your personal, educational and professional success, visit the Student Life website.
Campus Resources
Office of Equity and Inclusion
Africana Studies – The Black American Studies Program, later renamed the Africana Studies Program, began in 1971 after students from the Black Student Union occupied the university’s Student Center for two days in 1968 demanding more diverse programs and curriculum. The program currently offers 3 major concentrations and a minor within the department, including Africana Gender Studies; Law, Public Policy, and Social Justice; as well as Africana Art, Literature, and Cultural Studies.
ASPIRE – The Academic Support Inspiring Renaissance Educators (ASPIRE) is a student-centered program that is dedicated to supporting diverse students interested in pursuing careers in education. ASPIRE hosts workshops and supports its members by providing various academic and wellness resources. Interested students may apply to join.
McNair Scholars Program – The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to prepare students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Participants are either first-generation college students with financial need, or members of a group that is traditionally underrepresented in graduate education and have demonstrated strong academic potential.
Office of Academic Enrichment (OAE) – The mission of OAE is to empower students to develop the academic skills and strategies that will pave the way for future success. The OAE offers several workshops with the goal of providing students with the tools necessary to triumph academically, ranging from time management to reading strategies to navigating the university curriculum. They also offer opportunities for students to study in group setting or to get one-on-one tutoring.
Student Support Services Program (SSSP/TRIO) – The mission of SSSP is to enrich the student’s experience academically, culturally, and socially. SSSP offers students the tools necessary to navigate college and successfully support them to achieve their academic goals, as well as leadership opportunities.
University Writing Center – The university’s writing center offers free one-to-one and small-group tutoring to all UD students working on academic and non-academic writing. All services are free, including tutoring sessions for students in all stages of writing and non-native speakers. Currently, the writing center is offering workshops for UD students on writing-related topics at their office in the Morris Library.
RISE – Since 1972 the Resources to Insure Successful Engineers (RISE) Program identifies academically talented minority students, and provides a supportive atmosphere to enhance their success in attaining an engineering degree. Their goal is t o assist students in obtaining and maintaining GPAs of 2.5 or above through graduation and provide supportive services to promote academic success and career readiness. RISE offers Engineering tutoring for certain engineering courses in addition to academic scholarships to promote student success.
