Delaware College Scholars (DCS) is the first of its kind public/private partnership, and Delaware's only tuition-FREE, residential college preparatory and persistence program for high-achieving public-school students from low-income families.

Unlike any other, DCS is a 7-year program with a 3-year RESIDENTIAL component. Beginning the summer after 10th grade, accepted scholars receive both intensive summer and year-round support in the form of college-style classes, academic enrichment, test prep and one-on-one college counseling to visit, evaluate and apply to four-year competitive colleges and universities.