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Mayor James M. Baker is currently accepting applications for his 2010 Academic Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors and matriculating college students.
The scholarships are designed to assist Wilmington’s young people in achieving their post-secondary educational goals. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, leadership qualities and financial need.
Eligibility requirements are listed on the respective applications. Scholarship applications are due no later than April 15, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.
Download the 2010 Academic Scholarship Application for graduating high school seniors (PDF)
Download the 2010 Academic Scholarship Application for matriculating college students (PDF)
If you are a high school student, you must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for a scholarship:
- Applicant must be a resident of the City of Wilmington, Delaware and
of the United States. Proof
of residency is required.
- Applicant must be a high school senior preparing to graduate in the
Spring of 2010.
- Applicant must show proof of acceptance into a four year accredited
college or university.
- Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or
better. Transcripts are required.
- Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as
a dedication to public and community service.
If you are a matriculating college student, you must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for a scholarship:
- Applicant must be a resident of the City of Wilmington, Delaware and
of the United States. Proof
of residency is required.
- Applicant must be a matriculating student in a full time bachelor’s
degree program at an accredited college or university.
- Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or
better. Transcripts are required.
- Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as
a dedication to public and community service.
Send your completed application to:
Mayor’s 2010 Academic Scholarship
Office of the Mayor
800 N. French Street,
9th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Applications must be received by April 15, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be acknowledged.
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