Inspire Scholarship
Offered by Delaware State University · Free to apply
The Inspire Scholarship provides full in-state tuition assistance for eligible Delaware high school graduates attending Delaware State University. Operating as a last-dollar award, it fills the gap between federal financial aid and the full cost of tuition for four years of undergraduate study. Recipients also contribute through community and public service during their college careers.
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How hard is the Inspire Scholarship to win?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives.
- Estimated odds
- qualifying students generally receive it
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Delaware residents
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- More rivalsA large award draws far more applicants
How Solyo estimates this: State programs that allocate by published formula are modelled on qualification and filing, not on competition, because there is no selection committee choosing between applicants. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Inspire Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Delaware
- Open to high school seniors
- Must be a graduating student from a Delaware high school.
- Must attend Delaware State University.
- No date of its own: it follows Delaware's state aid deadline (May 15, 2027). File the FAFSA early.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 15 each year.
- Applications close
- May 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Inspire Scholarship
How much is the Inspire Scholarship worth?
The Inspire Scholarship awards full tuition and is renewable in later years.
When is the Inspire Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is May 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Inspire Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Delaware; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Inspire Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Inspire Scholarship?
This is not a competition. Aid is allocated by a published formula, so meeting the criteria and filing on time is what determines whether the money arrives. Solyo classifies this award as qualify and receive, meaning qualifying students generally receive it. Plan on about 1 hr of paperwork.
Is the Inspire Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Inspire Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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