Weedon History Essay Contest
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Virginia, US
Purpose: College scholarship awards for winners of the Weedon History Essay Contest
Focus Area: History, particularly the Revolutionary era
Program Description: The Virginia Society awards college scholarships to winners of the Weedon History Essay Contest. The grants and awards are intended to promote study and discussion of the Revolutionary era and support the education of future leaders.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia to request an application for the Weedon History Essay Contest
- Submit essay according to contest guidelines (specific requirements available upon request)
What The Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Virginia actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $224K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $6,500–$192K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 86%, Virginia 14%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Mount Vernon, VA; Williamsburg, VA.
Example grants
The Society of the Cincinnati Inc · Washington, DC
Operations
$192K
George Washington's Mount Vernon · Mount Vernon, VA
Renovation of george washington's tomb
$25K
Niahd - the College of William and Mary Foundation · Williamsburg, VA
To fund interpretive speaker program and instructorships
$6,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- History
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