The John P. Healy Memorial Scholarship awards one $2,500 scholarship annually. The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time student who majors in engineering or environmental studies at an accredited university or college. The scholarship is renewable for a total of four years on the basis of maintaining a 3.0 GPA, remaining in an engineering or environmental studies major at an accredited university or college, and completing a DSWA renewal form.  Applications are accepted year-round; the application deadline is April 30th of each year. The chosen applicant will be notified of their award by July 1.

Eligibility Requirements:

-Must be a Delaware Resident

-Major in an Environmental Focused Major, including:
Environmental Studies
Engineering
Environmental Education
Sustainability
Environmental Science
Other related environmental fields

-Must be a senior in a Delaware high school, Homeschool, or veteran of the U.S. armed services

-Completed Essay

-Official Transcript

Essay Question:
Tell us in 500 words or less what has influenced you to pursue a career in Engineering or Environmental Studies and how do you see yourself using your degree in the future? 

Selection Criteria:
The entirety of the recipient’s application will be considered, but the recipient should possess a passionate interest in engineering or environmental studies.

Deadline
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the Delaware Solid Waste Authority no later than April 30th at 11:59pm