Announcing Student Scholarship Opportunities

The Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) is presently accepting applications for the 2023 Charlotte King Scholarship Program. Several $1000 scholarships will be awarded to Sussex County graduating seniors from the Class of 2023, who identify as Black and/or African American. The essential criterion is a demonstrated concern for furthering racial understanding and justice.

The deadline to submit an application is April 2. The application form is available here. 

“We designed the scholarship program to lend support to students who understand that racial justice requires a commitment to community involvement and action,” said Erica Novak, Chair of the SDARJ Education Committee. “We are seeking applicants who give serious thought to how they might carry through such a commitment as they pursue further education and their personal careers.”

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of students’ written responses to two questions regarding their thoughts on race relations and their aspirations for the future. To be eligible for a scholarship award, the applicant must be a resident of Sussex County and planning to continue their education beyond high school in the fall. Awards may be used for study in any qualifying institution, regardless of location.

Eligible students should submit their application electronically, along with their high school transcript and a letter of reference. The application form is available here. Questions about the scholarship program or the application process? Ask us.