Apply Early for Best Chances at Merit Scholarships?

If I would need merit scholarships to be able to afford Delaware, does applying early increase my chances (or applying later decrease my chances)? Thanks!

You need to apply by 1/15 to be considered. I would say apply sooner than later. My D applied Oct 16th found out Nov 6th she was accepted and then received a scholarship last week. Her scholarship seems based on her ACT score and the fact we are OOS. Not sure how many they have to give out.

I received a nice scholarship a week after I was accepted, but I applied very early. I would say since they are rolling, applying sooner can only help, not hurt.

Okay thanks! I haven’t started the app yet, but I’m hoping to do that in the next few days and hopefully finish it up pretty soon.