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Scholarship program guidelines and application form issued by the Order of the Southern Cross outlining eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, submission procedures, and required materials for applicants who are descendants of Confederate soldiers or officials.
Organization: Order of the Southern Cross
Established: 1863
Scholarship Name: Order of the Southern Cross Scholarship
Commemorated Individual: Peter W. Orlebeke
Year Established: 2005
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Genealogically proven descendants of Confederate soldiers or officials of the Confederate Government
Applicant Status: High school seniors planning to enroll in an accredited college or university or currently enrolled college or university students
Priority Applicants: High school seniors
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Evaluation Criteria: Personal statement on Southern heritage; Southern heritage activities; church, school, and community activities; academic record; recommendation letters
Evaluation Weights: Personal statement (40%); Southern heritage activities (20%); church, school, and community activities (20%); academic record (10%); recommendation letters (10%)
Required Documents: Completed application form, proof of Confederate ancestry, personal statement (maximum 500 words), academic transcript, recommendation letter(s)
Submission Method: Postal submission with optional email backup
Submission Address: Brian Turner, 217 S. 57th Way, Hollywood, FL 33023
Contact Email: [email protected]
Participating Organizations Referenced: Children of the Confederacy; Sons of Confederate Veterans; United Daughters of the Confederacy; Military Order of the Stars & Bars
Purpose: Support for students demonstrating commitment to the history and heritage of the American South
Price: 8 / 10 USD
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