Welcome! Congratulations on applying to become a Delaware College Scholar! DCS is currently accepting applications for Cohort 6, due March 8, 2019. As part of the application process, please make sure you have the following:

1. Recommendation from a teacher, counselor or other school official via online form

2. Student application including your GPA and class rank

3. Student essay (300 word limit)

4. Select interview dates (within student application)

Students may initiate the application process if they meet DCS selection criteria. Students will then need to ensure that their district personnel (principal, assistant principal, counselor or English/Math teacher) complete the online recommendation form.

To ensure the strongest possible cohort of students, we are asking school and district representatives to take the lead in the recruitment process. Below are important process instructions to ensure all information is received in a timely manner.

1. District personnel (principal, assistant principal, counselor, or English/Math teacher) must fill out the recommendation form for selected applicants online.

2. Students may also initiate the application process if they meet DCS selection criteria. Students will then need to ensure that their district personnel (principal, assistant principal, counselor, or English/Math teacher) receives and completes the online recommendation form.

3. If a completed recommendation is received for a student before their application has been submitted, the student will receive an email with a link to the student portion to complete and submit online.

4. Applications must be complete (recommendations and student portion) by March 8, 2019.

All questions may be directed to Tony Alleyne at talleyne@delawarecollegescholars.com.

Completed Application Includes:

1. Recommendation Form from principal, assistant principal, counselor or math/English teacher

2. HS GPA and Class Rank included in recommendation or emailed to talleyne@delawarecollegescholars.com

3. Student application, essay and interview completed by student

Incomplete applications will not be considered.