Mayor Baker Announces Student Academic Scholarships

Mayor Baker Announces Student Academic Scholarships

Approximately $30,000 available in one-year, partial scholarships to help City
students achieve their academic goals; Application deadline April 17, 2009

Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker is announcing the availability of partial, one-year college scholarships to city residents who are graduating from area high schools and will attend college beginning next fall or are continuing their college education. Approximately $30,000 has been budgeted for the scholarships, with each scholarship worth about $2,000. The application deadline is April 17, 2009.

Mayor Baker established this scholarship program to assist Wilmington’s young people in achieving their educational goals beyond high school. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, leadership qualities, ambition and financial need.

“On behalf of the citizens of Wilmington, we are happy to be able assist students who are residents of Wilmington and their families, as they apply their skills and talents in an effort to achieve a college education,” said Mayor Baker. “While we cannot offer a great amount of money when compared to the ever-increasing yearly costs associated with college and university studies, these students, I know, are most appreciative of any assistance that moves them closer to their dreams and goals in life.”

In order to be eligible for a City scholarship award, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Wilmington, Delaware and of the United States (zip codes 19801, 19802, 19805, 19806). Proof of residency is required.
2. Applicant mu st be a high school senior preparing to graduate in the Spring of 2009.
3. Applicant must show proof of acceptance into a four year accredited college/university.
4. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better. Transcripts are required.
5. Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership skills20as well as a dedication to public and community service.

Matriculating college students must meet the following requirements in order to be considered for a scholarship:

1. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Wilmington, Delaware and of the United States (zip codes 19801, 19802, 19805, 19806). Proof of residency is required.
2. Applicant must be a matriculating student in a full time bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college/university.
3. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or better. Transcripts are required.
4. Applicant must have demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as a dedication to public and community service.

Applications are available by calling the Mayor’s Office at 302-576-2100 or by visiting the City website (http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/scholarships/index.htm). Completed applications should be mailed to:

Mayor’s 2009 Academic Scholarship
Office of the Mayor
800 N. French Street
9th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801

Applications must be received by April 17, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be acknowledged.