The Delaware–District of Columbia–Maryland Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (DE-DC-MD ASFAA) awards a minimum of three $1,000 scholarships each year. This scholarship is made possible through the dedication and generosity of DE-DC-MD ASFAA members. Each year, funds are raised during the Association’s Fall Conference, where members participate in special events, activities, and giving opportunities that directly support the scholarship fund. These efforts allow our community of financial aid professionals to invest in students across our region and help them pursue their educational goals.

Student Eligibility and Application Process:

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for this scholarship:

1. Attend an eligible institution in Delaware, District of Columbia, or Maryland during the July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, academic year. An eligible institution is defined as an institution with atleast one member with an active membership with the DE-DC-MD ASFAA during 2026-2027
2. Demonstrate financial need as defined by the FAFSA and the institution.
3. Undergraduates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or the equivalent. Graduates/Professionals must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or the equivalent.
4. Be enrolled as a full-time student as defined by your institution.
5. Submit the completed application and essay to your Financial Aid Office. Your Financial Aid Director must certify your eligibility to complete the application process.

Application Guidelines

Essay: Submit a brief essay, 100 – 250 words, explaining how this scholarship will help you attain your academic or career goals. Suggested content could include your educational and career goals, jobs held while in college, volunteer or community service performed, or any special circumstances that you would like the Scholarship Committee to consider.

Certification Process: The Financial Aid Director at your school can certify only one (1) eligible candidate and must submit the selected scholarship application to Pablo Hernandez, Awards & Scholarship Committee Chair, prhernandez@aacc.edu within one week of the application deadline.

Applicants will be notified of their selection status. Scholarship funds will be issued to the student’s institution and applied to the spring semester.

Scholarship Application

APPLICATION AVAILABLE: October 21, 2026

STUDENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE TO FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: December 13, 2026

FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE TO SUBMIT TO DE-DC-MD ASFAA: January 11, 2027

INSTRUCTIONS:

To retain all fillable fields in the application:

1. Download the scholarship application to your computer or phone. Do not complete the application in the web browser.  
2. Complete and sign the application.
3.  Email the application as an attachment to your Financial Aid office before the deadline.