The Ruth S. Widener Scholarship will give preference to History majors. An applicant must be the 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. Final approval of applications shall be made by the Second Vice President General's Education Committee. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.