New for 2026 - We have updated our Application Process!!
The Scholarship Foundation has updated and streamlined the application process for 2026. We have eliminated some fields and reduced the number of documents to submit in order to be considered for a scholarship.
However, the biggest improvement made to the application process is we have now created a process for First Time Applicants and Returning Applicants.
How is this going to help? By customizing our application process for First Time and Returning applicants, you will only need to complete and submit information relevant to your situation and eliminate duplicated efforts in submitting the same forms again. We hope this will help cut down on the amount of time and effort to apply for scholarships.
Please read the information below and have the necessary documents ready when applying for scholarships.
Good Luck!
The Scholarship Foundation
Application Submissions Open: January 1st of the current year.
Application Deadline: June 1st of the current year.
First Time Applicants
Before applying for the Society of the 3rd ID Scholarships, First Time Applicants will need to have the following documents to upload with your application. Documents are recommended to be either in Microsoft Word or PDF formats. Please have these electronic copies available prior to registering your application.
A sponsor, for purposes of the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. application, shall be defined as follows:
- All Life and Regular Annual Members of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division as well as all direct-descendant Associate Members.
- Direct-descendant Associate Members who are direct descendants of a Soldier who served with the 3rd Infantry Division may sponsor a biological or adopted offspring if they hold a membership in the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division.
- All other Associate Members who have been members in good standing of the Society for at least four years may serve as sponsors for biological or adopted offspring.
Students Essay: The applicant’s two- to four-page personal essay (double-spaced) on a subject pertaining to 3rd Infantry Division history, or to national pride, or to loyalty to the nation, or to patriotism, or on another subject of applicable importance.
- Include identification block in upper left-hand corner as described above.
- Include page numbers.
- Provide a title on your essay.
- Indicate the subject of your essay in the introductory paragraph.
- Ensure that your essay is fully developed with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Provide careful proofreading to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ensure that your essay complies with the two-page, double-spaced, mandatory minimum.
Sponsor Letter: A statement from the applicant's sponsor attesting to the applicant’s eligibility as outlined in the 3ID Scholarship Foundation Inc.’s Purpose and By-Laws.
Letter of Admission: A Letter of Admission or evidence of enrollment from the applicant’s university, college, or vocational school of choice. The applicant also must have a student identification number assigned by his/her institution of higher learning.
Transcript: The applicant’s official high school or college transcript.
Students Photo: The applicant’s reproducible photograph, attached to the application. (In the event that the applicant receives a scholarship/student aid grant, this photograph will be published, with recognition of the applicant, in The Watch on the Rhine.) Photographs that have been reproduced using a photocopier such as Xerox will not be accepted. Graduation photos are acceptable.
Returning Applicants
Before applying for the Society of the 3rd ID Scholarships, Returning Applicants will need to have the following documents to upload with your application. Documents are recommended to be either in Microsoft Word or PDF formats. Please have these electronic copies available prior to registering your application.
Students Essay: The applicant’s two- to four-page updated personal essay (double-spaced) on a subject pertaining to 3rd Infantry Division history, or to national pride, or to loyalty to the nation, or to patriotism, or on another subject of applicable importance.
- Include identification block in upper left-hand corner as described above.
- Include page numbers.
- Provide a title on your essay.
- Indicate the subject of your essay in the introductory paragraph.
- Ensure that your essay is fully developed with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Provide careful proofreading to ensure accuracy of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Ensure that your essay complies with the two-page, double-spaced, mandatory minimum.
Active Student Letter: A letter from your current college/university stating that you are a student currently attending and in good standing.
Recommendation Letter 1 and 2: Two letters of recommendations from administration, professors, or staff on your behalf.
Students Photo: An updated applicant’s reproducible photograph, attached to the application. (In the event that the applicant receives a scholarship/student aid grant, this photograph will be published, with recognition of the applicant, in The Watch on the Rhine.) Photographs that have been reproduced using a photocopier such as Xerox will not be accepted. Graduation photos are acceptable.