Scholarship Undergraduate

Admiral Raphael Semmes Scholarship

United Daughters of the Confederacy

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
192
Days
April 15 2023
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Lineage Form or applicantÔÇÖs original approved UDC/CofC application, Copy of Confederate ancestorÔÇÖs complete service record, Letter of endorsement from sponsoring UDC Chapter
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
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Admiral Raphael Semmes Scholarship
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Description

The Admiral Raphael Semmes Scholarship is open to lineal (direct) descendant of an eligible Confederate (that is, one who served honorably in the Confederate Army, Navy, or Civil Service or who gave Material Aid to the Cause). Only members of UDC/CofC may apply on the record of collateral ancestors. Applicants must be endorsed by the Chapter President and the Chapter Second Vice President, Division President and by the Division Second Vice President and must complete and submit the official UDC General Scholarship packet. Final approval of applications shall be made by the Second Vice President GeneralÔÇÖs Education Committee.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with United Daughters of the Confederacy

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Lineage Form or applicantÔÇÖs original approved UDC/CofC application, Copy of Confederate ancestorÔÇÖs complete service record, Letter of endorsement from sponsoring UDC Chapter
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact udc@hqudc.org
Tel: 804-355-1636
Fax: 804-353-1396 Address Memorial Building
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