Early nomination:  January 16, 2026 at Noon

• Decisions to be announced by February 19, 2026
• Up to half of available offers to be made based on these nominations

Final nomination deadline for new awards and renewals: February 24, 2026 at Noon

• Decisions to be announced by March 27, 2026
• Nominees not selected in early nomination period will again be considered

The University Graduate Scholar Award is a competitive award that supports high-achieving graduate students from all backgrounds who have historically had limited access to higher education or who have overcome significant personal challenges or hardships. The objective of this award is to reduce educational disparities through active and individualized mentoring, professional development and financial support to enrich the intellectual excellence for the entire UD community.

Learn more and nominate: https://delaware.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BDR8UwiksptDEy