Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship

The Daughters of the Cincinnati is a not-for-profit society founded in 1894 by women descended from commissioned officers who served under George Washington in the American Revolution’s Continental Armed Forces or in the French Royal Forces. To honor their ancestors’ service and sacrifice, the Society awards academic scholarships to daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States Armed Forces and supports the preservation of American Revolutionary War history through education and patriotic service.

Our scholars follow the academic path they chose at major colleges and universities. Engineering, fine arts, astrophysics, Middle Eastern studies, English, and history are recent majors. Currently our scholarship recipients are attending Duke, Georgia Institute of Technology, Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of Virginia, the University of Washington, and Yale, as well as many other fine institutions.

Applications are due by February 15 of the student’s senior year in high school. The application process includes: an essay, a secondary school report, a letter of recommendation from a member of the applicant’s community, and a Student Aid Report (SAR).

About the Scholarships

• Scholarships are spread over four years and paid to the college or university of the applicant’s choice
• Selection is based on both merit and financial need
• Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States armed services

The Daughters of the Cincinnati scholarships are available in varying amounts; in recent years scholarships have averaged $4,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study. Applicants must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States military. If you are eligible, you must apply during your senior year in high school; the application deadline is February 15. Please read the eligibility requirements carefully before proceeding to the next step in the application process.