Financial Support

• Critical Needs Scholarship
  Reimbursement MUST go through the district or charter school human resources office and is subject to their requirements as well.  Ask your HR director for more information.
• District Office
  Contact your district HR office to see if they have help with certification expenses.
• Educator Support Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for full-time graduate or undergraduate students attending a Delaware public or private college who intend to pursue a career in education (in a classroom or as a specialist) in specific certifications.
Application Available: December 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 15, 2025

• GFWC Delaware Scholarship for Non-Transitional Students    

Scholarship Overview: A resident of Delaware who is returning to advanced education towards a degree/certificate in a college, university or technical institution one or more years after high school graduation.
Application Available: October 1, 2024
Deadline Date: March 20, 2025

• Rebekah Assembly of Delaware, Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Scholarship Overview: A Delaware resident and U.S. citizen planning to study at an accredited college or a continuing education program.
Application Available: September 1, 2024
Deadline Date: April 15, 2025

• P.E.O OCE Grant

Scholarship Overview: Current female student who is returning/has returned to school to complete a degree or certification that will improve their marketable skills for employment.

Deadline Date: June 30, 2025

• BIPOC Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate students.
Application Available: September 10, 2024
Deadline Date: October 24, 2024

• Ray W Christian & John W Crowther Memorial Scholarship
  Apply today for a chance to receive a scholarship for up to $1000!  Information and Application  Deadline: February 15, 2024

Career Placement

• UD Career Center – Comprehensive resource for all things career related
•  Join Delaware schools – Employment site for most districts and charter schools
• DE Dept. of Education Directory – Directory of districts, schools, organizations and individuals
• Charter Profiles and Public School Profiles – DE Department of education information on all public and charter schools
• Catholic Schools –  List of all Diocese of Wilmington schools in Delaware

Test Preparation

• Education Resource Center
• PRAXIS – Delaware Testing Requirements for Licensure and Certification
• PRAXIS Testing Centers

Wellness Resources

We understand that students work hard to be successful in both their coursework and out in the field.  We want to support our students with not only their academic challenges, but those that occur outside the classroom.  Because sometimes life becomes difficult, below are several links to resources any student can access.  Some are resources here at the University of Delaware, and others are for resources beyond our campus.

• Emotional Resources
• Ethical Resources
• Physical Resources
• Social Resources
• COVID-19

If you feel you need to talk to someone immediately, the UD Helpline is available 24/7/365. Callers to 302-831-1001 can press 1 to connect with victim support or press 2 to connect with a mental health professional immediately.

Virtual Counseling NOW Available to all Students