SUVCW Scholarships

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War awards two $2,500 scholarships annually for tuition and books to high school seniors and college students (male or female) contingent upon their enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university prior to December 31st of the year the scholarship is granted.

Applications are only accepted each year from January 1 to March 31.

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) awards up to two $2,500 scholarships annually. High School seniors and undergraduate college students, contingent upon their enrollment at an accredited four-year college or university or a vocational/institute, trade school, or technical school prior to December 31st of the year in which a scholarship may be granted are eligible to apply if they are a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW or a member of one of the Allied Orders.)

• Applications must be postmarked between January 1 and March 31 in the year in which the application is made.
• Winners will be notified and, upon proof of acceptance into a qualifying college or university and providing their
• Social Security Number, a check will be mailed to the financial-aid office of that institution.
• HAND-WRITTEN, INCOMPLETE, EARLY, OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Application Check-list

1. Demonstrate a record of performance in both academic and community activities (page 4)
2. Letters of reference should indicate a sound interest in and a positive attitude toward college studies.
3. Complete this fill-in Application Form and print, sign, and date it. Submit pages 3, 4 and 5 only. (A hand-written application will not be accepted.)
4. MALE APPLICANT – Must include a photocopy of his CURRENT membership card to indicate he is a Member or Associate of the SUVCW. FEMALE APPLICANT - Must include a photocopy of her CURRENT membership card to indicate she is a Member or Associate of at least one of the Allied Orders. [Woman's Relief Corps (WRC), Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (LGAR), Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 (DUVCW), or Auxiliary to SUVCW (ASUVCW)]. Additionally, applicant must be the daughter or granddaughter of a current SUVCW Member or Associate who is living at the time of her application.
5. Submit an official transcript of high-school grades, college grades, or both, in a sealed envelope, counter-signed on the flap by the school registrar, or equivalent, or imprinted with the school seal.
6. Provide three letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant well. These must be from a school counselor (or equivalent), teacher from an academic course, AND a responsible person in your community. Each recommendation must be in a separate, sealed envelope, counter-signed on the envelope flap by the recommender. Only three will be accepted.
7. Submit the above application-materials in one package to:

SUVCW Scholarship, c/o Donald L. Martin, PCinC, 6025 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601