The Ruth S. Widener Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship offered by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The recipient must major in history (preferred) or English, business administration (including accounting), or computer science. Applicants must be a 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. GED and recent SAT/ACT scores will be accepted without GPA if the applicant is not a high school graduate. The scholarship is available either until the student completes the degree, fails to make a minimum 3.0 GPA, or a maximum of 4 years, whichever comes first. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States and carry a minimum of 12 hours each semester. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the United Daughters of the Confederacy for more information about the scholarship's application process and the required materials.