SUVCW Scholarships
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Award: $2,500
Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
To help pay for tuition and books for high school seniors and college students. Qualifications: Applicants must be the daughter or granddaughter of a current SUVCW member or associate who is living at the time of her application; must be enrollment at an accredited four year college or university. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria. How to apply: Applicants must submit online application form; demonstrate a record of performance in both academic and community activities; letters of reference should indicate a sound interest in and a positive attitude toward college studies; 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); 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; 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; 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 applicants community; each recommendation must be in a separate, sealed envelope, counter-signed on the envelope flap by the recommender; only three will be accepted. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.