Daughters of the Cincinnati Military Star Scholarship

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for four undergraduate years, subject to renewal requirements)

Timeline

1. Nov 1, 2026The 2027 application opens
2. Mar 1, 2027Deadline is for the student’s senior year.

How to apply

Use the official eligibility form and 2027 application when it opens November 1, 2026. The public page lists an essay, secondary-school report, community recommendation and Student Aid Report; exact service-document details for the next form are not yet available.

What you'll need

• A separate scholarship application
• Recommendations
• An essay
• Required financial-aid forms (check the program's rules)

Who can apply

Female high school seniors who are daughters of career commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Space Force and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university. Parent must be active duty, retired with at least 20 years of qualifying commissioned service, or deceased after qualifying service; solely Reserve service is excluded. Academic merit and financial need are required.

Good to know

Up to $5,000 annually/$20,000 over four undergraduate years, depending on merit and need and continued renewal eligibility. Exact academic or credit renewal thresholds are not published. The 2027 application opens November 1, 2026, and the senior-year March 1 deadline is March 1, 2027 for this cycle.

Details

Need required