Delta Education and Public Service Foundation
Delta Education and Public Service Foundation Academic Scholarship
The Delta Education and Public Service Foundation Academic Scholarship assists African American high school seniors from Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park in attending post-graduate institutions. The award is designed for students who will enroll in accredited two-year or four-year higher education programs.
Award
Varies
Deadline
March 27 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 27 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- High (essay, transcript, interview)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 2.8
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Who is eligible
- A resident of Prince William County, the city of Manassas, or the city of Manassas Park
- An African American student graduating from high school in 2026
- Minimum GPA of 2.8
- Able to document involvement in community/extracurricular activities
- Cannot be related to any members of the Foundation Board of Directors or staff
- Cannot be receiving a full four-year scholarship
What you'll need
- Completed application form
- Cover Letter (maximum 1 page): Addressed to the Scholarship Committee containing a brief explanation about yourself, your college plans (college/university, intended major, and anticipated start date), and why you should be strongly considered
- Official and most recent transcript with cumulative GPA
- Personal Essay (1-2 typed pages, double-spaced, 12-point font): "Discuss an issue of local or national concern and its importance to you."
- A recent head shot of yourself
- Possible interview (required for all semi-finalists)
How to apply
- Complete the official application form legibly.
- Draft a cover letter (no more than 1 page) addressed to the Scholarship Committee detailing your plans and qualifications.
- Obtain your official transcript (which must be sent directly by a guidance counselor via email, or by mail in a sealed envelope with an official seal/signature).
- Write a 1 to 2 page double-spaced essay on local or national concerns.
- Gather a recent headshot of yourself.
- Submit all materials via USPS mail to: Delta Education and Public Service Foundation, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 2507, Manassas, VA 20108, or via email to: PWCDeltaFoundationScholarship@gmail.com on or before March 27, 2026.
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://pwcdeltafoundation.org/Scholarships
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from pwcdeltafoundation.org
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Delta Education and Public Service Foundation before submitting.
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