Announcement: Scholarship applications open on Jan. 1, 2026. The deadline to submit is April 2, 2026.
Each year Delta College awards students with hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to use towards their education. Scholarships are awarded for many reasons including major, financial need, program completion and academic performance.
You never know if you might qualify for a scholarship, so learn more today! It just might pay off.
$356K
Total value of Delta College scholarships awarded to students in 2024-25
350
Scholarships offered by Delta College
$540K
Total value of scholarships awarded to students by outside organizations
167
Number of Stockton Scholars scholarships awarded to Delta students, totaling $75,500.
Don't Miss Free Money!
How to Apply
Here's how to apply for scholarships through Delta College.
Access Award Spring
Access our Scholarship Portal via the Award Spring tile in your MyDelta Dashboard. The portal will become active on January 1, 2026. You will be able to sign in and work on your scholarship application until the April 2 deadline. As you work on the application, your progress will be automatically saved each time you logout.
Gather Your Documents
Scholarships will require additional documents, which are submitted online. Scholarship applications are not considered complete unless the application is electronically submitted by the student and all documents are received by the deadline.
Follow All Directions!
All scholarship applications require a completed online scholarship application, two recommendations (applicants must submit email contact info for two references, one academic reference and one personal reference) and a brief essay using the following prompt: Please use this space to describe your educational and career goals, your community and school involvement, and any special or unique circumstances you would like to share with the scholarship committee if your application is selected for review. (500 word maximum).
Outside Scholarships
In addition to Delta College scholarships, a number of outside scholarships are available with varying requirements and application due dates. Check them out!
Starting a Scholarship
Interested in establishing a Delta College scholarship to support students? We are so grateful for your generosity! Learn more about how to become a donor.
