Attention members:

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The Society of the Descendants of Washington’s Army at Valley Forge offers scholarships with eligibility to following individuals pursuing continued education: (1) Members (2) Child, grandchild, niece, nephew, grandniece, grandnephew, brother, or sister of a member.

 

Example of non-member family applicants: I am a lifetime member but my sisters are not members. I can sponsor their children, my nieces, to apply to this scholarship. My sister-in-law has two sons, those nephews are not eligible to be sponsored and apply because my wife is not a member of the Society.

 

Applicants are eligible so long as they are entering into or currently enrolled in a trade school, vocational school, seminary, community college, college, or university. 

 

The scholarship will be evaluated on the following criteria:  academic merit, extracurricular activities, volunteer service, and society interest and participation.  The application must be completed by the student and returned with all supporting documents by May 1, 2024.   

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Specific point breakdown is as follows:

GPA (up to 20 points)

Extracurricular Activities and Career Goals (up to 30 points)

750-1000 Word Essay on an Aspect of Valley Forge or the Encampment (up to 50 points)

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MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Click here for the application.

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To Apply: This application must be completed by the student and returned with all supporting documents by May 1, 2024, via email in PDF format to:

Rick Abbott abbott.dvf@gmail.com

All applications are blinded to the Chair and evaluating members of the Student Awards and Education Committee. For Questions please contact:

Michael J. Landram - DVF Student Awards and Education Committee Chair

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