Delaware residents can now apply for full scholarships to attend a comprehensive leadership training program thanks to a partnership between Delaware Farm Bureau and Corteva Agriscience. The organizations are funding complete participation in Leadership Delaware Inc.’s professional development series, covering the entire $1,500 cost for selected participants.
Delaware Farm Bureau members will receive preference in the selection process, though the opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. The scholarship funds will be sent directly to Leadership Delaware Inc. on behalf of chosen participants.
The comprehensive training program features six educational sessions that combine traditional classroom instruction with personalized coaching and collaborative group work to build essential leadership capabilities. Following completion of the program, participants will receive additional support through a follow-up session scheduled 90 days later to assess their development and review their professional objectives.
Three separate program cycles will run throughout 2026 to accommodate different schedules and locations across the state. The initial session begins in New Castle County with meetings scheduled for February 3, 10, 17, 24 and March 3, 10. A second cycle will take place in Sussex County, running April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19. The final session returns to New Castle County for meetings on September 15, 22, 29 and October 6, 13, 20.
Those interested in applying must submit their applications through the Delaware Farm Bureau website at https://defb.org/leadership-development-series/ before the January 20, 2026 deadline. Additional information about the scholarship program is available by calling the Delaware Farm Bureau state office at 302-697-3183.
