1. Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation
  2. Scholarships

Scholarships

Dear QRCF scholarship applicant:

The Quiet Resorts Charitable Foundation (QRCF) believes that helping local students realize their college dreams benefits our entire community. To this end, the QRCF has supported over 50 scholars since our inception, totaling over $180,000 in financial aid. In 2026, QRCF is awarding two scholarships of $1000 per semester for four years to local graduating high school seniors who reside in the areas listed below.

In addition to one regular academic QRCF scholarship the foundation will also award the Captain William O. Murray Scholarship to a student who exhibits a strong commitment to civic and community service. Both scholarships are based on a combination of financial need, academics, school, involvement, and community service. The two scholarships, while similar, use different weighted criteria as follows:

  • QRCF Academic Scholarship – 40% financial need, 40% academic achievement, 15% personal statement, and 5% community involvement.
  • Captain William O. Murray Scholarship – 30% community involvement, 30% financial need, 20% academic achievement, and 20% personal statement.

Please complete the online application form on this site.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Please read carefully.

  1. Eligible candidates must be high school seniors who reside in the towns of Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville, Clarksville, Selbyville, Frankfurt, Dagsboro, Roxanna, South Bethany, and their surrounding rural areas. This area encompasses the following ZIP Codes: 19944, 19930, 19970, 19967, 19975, 19945, and 19939.
  2. The checks will be made payable to the college or university and mailed directly to the institution. Scholarships are awarded to cover the cost of tuition expenses only.
  3. It is strongly encouraged and desired that any recipients of a scholarship from the QRCF continue to participate with QRCF in our annual events such as the Hair of the Dog 5K Run / 1K Walk and Bunny Palooza. Without our fundraising events each year, the QRCF may be unable to provide further aid to the community. Our fundraising, solely run by volunteers, is critical and we can always use your help. Please email info@qrcf.org to see what opportunities are available for you.