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The Program
Delaware Futures prepares disadvantaged youth for college. Students are recruited in the eighth grade. If selected to enroll in Delaware Futures, students participate in a variety of enrichment activities throughout their high school experience. Upon high school graduation, students who meet the academic requirements qualify for partial or full tuition scholarships to one of our ten partnering colleges:
University of Delaware, DE
Wilmington College, DE
Wesley College
Delaware State University, DE
Sewanee University of the South, TN
Goldey-Beacom College, DE
Drexel University, PA
Swarthmore College, PA
Cheyney University, PA
Berry College, GA
Lincoln University, PA
Delaware Technical and Community College, DE – provided by
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Admission considerations for Delaware Futures involve a careful recruitment process. Students interested in being part of Delaware Futures must attend an Information Session and participate in a home interview. Academic record, civic-mindedness, and a desire to attend college are criteria considered when selecting a student.
Academic Enrichment
Students are expected to maintain strong grades in their core classes. Volunteer tutors assist students during weekly homework sessions. Additionally, Delaware Futures partners with a number of local agencies to provide students with PSAT and SAT preparation, study skills, and basic skills enhancers.
Adventure-Based Learning
Each summer, classes embark on a variety of wilderness trips. Wilderness trips are designed to reinforce the students’ commitment to program goals and to develop skills for life-long learning. Students are challenged with physical problem-solving initiatives in order to strengthen their ability to plan and cooperate as a group. The summer experiences provide a point of reference for the academic challenges the students face during the school year.
Community Service
Students serve in a variety of community service projects. These experiences provide meaning to the students and offer goodwill to the community. Students are expected to complete a number of service projects each year.
Internships
Each student is expected to complete an internship.
Group Meetings
Students attend regular group meetings. As a class, they discuss common hopes and difficulties. They build team identity and work on student-initiated projects. Workshops are focused around issues of importance to student development: academic improvement, social issues, environmental concerns, and health initiatives.
Counseling/Advising
Delaware Futures has a staff experienced in assisting economically challenged students. The staff works with high school guidance counselors to advise students about course selection, test-taking, and the college admission process. They also provide general counseling and referrals to students and their families to strengthen their commitment to program goals. |
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