Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund
Looking for short-term training opportunities with long-term benefits to jump start your career?
Delaware County Community College can help! And now, thanks to the Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund, your education may never be more affordable.
As a result of this game-changing opportunity, students in designated technical education programs may receive tuition and fees assistance ranging from $500-$5,000 each semester.
Applying for these funds is easy:
Step 1: Complete an Admissions Application for an eligible certificate program.
If you are a current student but not enrolled in an eligible program, you will need to submit a Change of Major form before moving forward.
Step 2: Submit a Kelleher Connect Application
Step 3: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Not ready to apply? Complete our Request for Information Form to learn more about this exciting scholarship opportunity.

“As a returning student, it’s a financial strain. Any time there is financial aid, it takes a lot of the burden off.”
-Don Miller '20, Kelleher Connect Recipient
Eligible Certificate Programs
Automotive Technology I
Automotive Technology II
Carpentry (Residential)
Child Development Associate
Computer-Aided Machining Lathe, Mill & EDM
Construction Supervision
Culinary Arts
Electro-Mechanical Technologies
Emergency Medical Technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Information Technology, Web Programming
Interactive Multimedia

About the Kelleher Family Foundation
Andrew and Sharon Kelleher launched the Kelleher Connect Career Opportunity Fund through their family foundation. By creating opportunities for an education that leads to a strong career path, the Kelleher Family Foundation encourages recipients to bring their new knowledge and career skills back into their communities.