Due Jan 15, 2027
GWCF National Scholarship Competition
Direct application
$10,000
24 winners
Eligibility
Major
Public Administration Social Work
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
U.S. citizen high school seniors planning careers in local, state, or federal government service may apply for Washington Crossing Foundation national and regional scholarships.
Twenty-four awards ranging up to $10,000 are granted. Applicants submit three collated dossiers, each with a one-page essay of no more than 300 words on their government-service career plans and George Washington's Delaware crossing, a principal or counselor recommendation, transcripts, and test scores.
Applications must be postmarked by the deadline; winners attend the awards ceremony in Pennsylvania. The foundation honors George Washington and supports students committed to public service careers.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Three collated paper dossiers
- One-page typewritten, double-spaced essay of no more than 300 words
- Three copies of a recommendation from a high school principal or guidance counselor
- Three copies of high school transcripts and national test scores
- Three copies of a resume documenting honors, awards, activities, and supporting documentation
- Essay must be typewritten in not less than 12 point type, double-spaced, on a single page
- Three (3) copies of the essay required
- Three copies of a letter of recommendation from high school principal or guidance counselor
- Three copies of high school transcripts plus national testing scores (SAT, ACT, etc.)
- Three copies of a resume documenting honors, awards, activities, and supporting documentation
- Materials must be assembled into three complete collated dossiers and mailed (paper application)
- Essay must address the applicant's government-service career plans and inspiration from George Washington's Delaware crossing.
- Winners attend the awards ceremony in Pennsylvania.