The Daughters of the Cincinnati

Daughters of the Cincinnati Military Star Scholarship

Merit + needScholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four undergraduate years, subject to renewal requirements)
Timeline
  1. Mar 1Of the student's senior year of high school
  2. Nov 1, 2026The 2027 application cycle opens .
How to apply
Submit the application, essay, secondary school report, community recommendation letter, Student Aid Report and proof of parent's military service.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • Recommendation letters
  • An essay
  • The FAFSA (or CSS Profile)
Who can apply
High school senior daughters of career commissioned officers in the U.S. Armed Forces planning full-time college enrollment.
Good to know
Awarded on academic merit combined with demonstrated financial need.
Details
Need considered