Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others

As you think about college, if you fall into this category, you have one more chance to honor a mom or dad lost serving our country or community by taking advantage of this opportunity. To qualify for this award you must be at least 16 but no more than 24 years of age, and have lived in Delaware for at least the last three years. Eligible students must be the child of a member of the armed forces whose death was service related, who is or was a POW, or is officially MIA. Also included are state police officers whose death was service related, or an employee of the Department of Transportation working on the state highway system whose death was job related.

This is a renewable scholarship that covers full tuition. For further application information, please check the website www.doe.k12.de.us/high-ed. You must apply for this award at least four weeks before classes begin.