Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others

Scholarship · Delaware Higher Education Office

Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others. Tuition and fees. Deadline: May 17, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Delaware Higher Education Office
Official link: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/ (education.delaware.gov)
Amount: Tuition and fees
Status: Opening Soon. Applications open Dec 1, 2026 on the official page; the deadline on file is May 17, 2027.
Deadline: May 17, 2027, 4:30 p.m
Who can apply: Students in Delaware; Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)
Last checked: October 24, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-24

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States on file: Delaware

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Source: Delaware Higher Education Office (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-24

Application path: confirmed · official page on file

Current cycle: confirmed · the open date on file is still ahead

1 application covering 6 awards. One application can count toward several associated awards. “Potentially eligible” means the rules on file may fit — the sponsor decides who receives each award. It is not a chance of winning.

Same application as Delaware Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP).

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Eligibility on file

Delaware students ages 16 to 24 who are children of deceased veterans or of others named in the state program rules. Apply through the single DHEO scholarship portal, which opens December 1, 2026. Source: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/ (checked 2026-10-24).

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Who can apply

Students in Delaware
Military-connected students (see the official page for who counts)

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How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others?

Delaware Higher Education Office. Official page: https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/college-scholarship-financial-aid/scholarships-and-financial-aid-resources/dheo-scholarships/

What is the amount for Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others?

Tuition and fees. This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others?

What is the status of Delaware Educational Benefits for Children of Deceased Veterans and Others?

Opening Soon. Applications open Dec 1, 2026 on the official page; the deadline on file is May 17, 2027.

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