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Ship Island-Mrs. J.O. Jones Memorial Scholarship

United Daughters of the Confederacy

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
263
Days
April 15 2027
Application Deadline
Yes
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Lineage Form; Copy of Confederate ancestor's complete service record; Letter of endorsement
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Mail
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Interview
  • Checkmark Personal Photograph
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Description

The Ship Island-Mrs. J.O. Jones Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students who must be in the field of nursing. Applicants must be a 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. Graduate scholarships are available at the Master's level (2-year maximum unless a 3-year program) and Ph.D. level (3-year maximum). Applicants must attend college or university in the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United Daughters of the Confederacy for more information about the scholarship's application process and the required materials.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Nursing
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with United Daughters of the Confederacy
  • Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Army Checkmark Must be a dependent of the service(s) specified above Checkmark Must be in or a veteran of the U.S. Navy

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Lineage Form; Copy of Confederate ancestor's complete service record; Letter of endorsement
  • 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 Address Memorial Building, UDC Business Office
328 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23220-4009