Early in the 1960’s, Soroptimist International of Seaford, Inc. recognized a need in the community for financial assistance for students who planned post secondary education. In 1964, the organization awarded its first scholarship to a nursing student. In 1965, a Soroptimist International of Seaford, Inc. Scholarship Fund was established to support the desire to provide ongoing scholarships to Sussex County students. Since 1973, Soroptimist International of Seaford, Inc. has awarded scholarships annually to selected high school seniors.

Continuing this tradition, Soroptimist International of Seaford, Inc. will award scholarships to deserving high school seniors in May.

Scholarships are available to students living in Sussex County Delaware who attend Delmar, Laurel, Seaford, Sussex Central, Sussex Technical, and Woodbridge High Schools. Applications for the Soroptimist International of Seaford, Inc. Scholarships will be available in the respective Guidance Offices in February.

The Scholarship Committee consisting of dedicated members will review the applications submitted and evaluate them based on school and community service, academic success, and financial need. Ten candidates will be selected from the applications submitted and personal interviews will be conducted by the Scholarship Committee members to determine recipients.