March 1, 2027
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $5,000/year
Eligibility
Demographics
WomanMilitary spouse or dependent
Education level
High school
Financial
Financial need
About this scholarship
High school seniors who are daughters of career commissioned officers in the U.S. military may apply for scholarships from the Daughters of the Cincinnati during their senior year. Eligible parents are active duty officers, retirees with at least 20 years of service, or deceased career officers.
Scholarships are up to $5,000 per year for four years, paid directly to the recipient's college. The number of recipients varies. Selection weighs merit and financial need.
Submit an essay, secondary school report, a community recommendation letter, and a Student Aid Report by March 1 of senior year.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Essay
- Secondary School Report with official transcript, grades, and SAT or ACT scores
- Community recommendation letter from a non-family member
- Parent's most recent income-tax return
- Student Aid Report (SAR/FAFSA)
- Applicant must be a senior in high school who is the daughter of a career officer commissioned in the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps (active, retired, or deceased while on active
- Completed Student Scholarship Application including essay (required) and a photograph (optional)
- Secondary School Report completed by a school official, including official transcript, grades, and SAT or ACT scores
- Letter of recommendation from someone who knows the applicant well and is not a family member
- Copy of parents' most recent income tax return and the Student Aid Report (SAR / FAFSA)
- All materials must be postmarked no later than March 15
- Awards are up to $5,000 per year for up to four years.
- Selection considers merit and financial need.