Scholarship Fact Sheet
NSDAR awards a variety of scholarships through the DAR Scholarship Committee. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend, or plan to attend, an accredited college or university in the United States. All scholarships of four or more consecutive years or more are renewable only upon review and approval of annual transcript by respective NSDAR Chair.
Chapter sponsorship is no longer required. A chapter or state chair may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship Committee. To obtain an application, visit www.dar.org. Click on Scholarships and follow the prompts.
Only applications completed correctly and submitted in one email will be considered. Incorrect applications are discarded and no records are returned. Scholarships are awarded regardless of race, religion, sex, or national origin. Personal photographs must not be submitted. Only winners are notified by the National DAR Scholarship Chair following the approval of a ruling by the Executive Committee of NSDAR.
Some consecutive year rulings require additional NSDAR Executive Committee rulings and require that an official transcript be sent from the school to the National DAR Scholarship Chair; please note this. Students are eligible for one scholarship only from NSDAR.
Please note that high school seniors are eligible for the following scholarships:
· Aura Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
· Nursing Scholarships
· Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship
· Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship
· Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship
· Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship
· Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship
· Swadley Horticulture Scholarship.
Awards are placed on deposit with the college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to NSDAR. Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. All scholarship applications must be emailed by 12 Midnight (EST) on February 15 to the email address listed for each specific scholarship. For a detailed list of the scholarships, please visit the Scholarships page.
Note: The DAR Scholarship Committee does not process DAR Good Citizens, American Indian, DAR School or state scholarships.
NSDAR Scholarships
Thank you for your interest in the NSDAR Scholarships. We will accept new applications for the 2018-2019 school year through 12 Midnight (EST) on February 15, 2018.
General Scholarship
RICHARD AND ELIZABETH DEAN SCHOLARSHIP—The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship awards two scholarships in the preferred amount of $5,000 each year for up to four consecutive years to graduating high school students. The selection process shall be based on academic merit with an initial 4.0. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25. This scholarship is renewable only after review and approval of the annual official transcript. Renewal transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Reporter General by July 1 of the year of renewal or the scholarship is forfeited.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship, Email
Political Science, History, Government, and Economics Scholarships
A separate application must be submitted for each scholarship in this group.
DR. AURA-LEE A. PITTENGER AND JAMES HOBBS PITTENGER AMERICAN HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP—A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 each year for up to four consecutive years to a graduating high school senior who will have a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History or American Government, while in college. This award is intended to promote the study of history among our finest students. United States citizens residing abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship, Email
THE LUCINDA BENEVENTI FINDLEY HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP—A one-time $2,000 scholarship awarded to two graduating high school seniors that have demonstrated advance interest in history and are planning to major in or pursue the study of history in a full-time accredited college or university in the United States. The applicant must have a GPA of 3.25.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship, Email
Nursing School Scholarships
The following scholarships are one-time awards. Each scholarship applied for must have its own application submitted.
CAROLINE E. HOLT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP—A one-time $2,500 scholarship is awarded to three students who are in financial need and are accepted and enrolled into an accredited school of nursing.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Caroline E. Holt Scholarship, Email
MILDRED NUTTING SCHOLARSHIP—A one-time $2,000 scholarship for two students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into the Nursing Program or the transcript stating that the applicant is in the Nursing Program must be enclosed with the application. Preference will be given to candidates from the Lowell, MA area.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Mildred Nutting Scholarship, Email
OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP—The Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to two students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy).
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship, Email
MADELINE PICKETT (HALBERT) COGSWELL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP—The Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is awarded to two students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be members, descendents of members or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. The DAR member number of the mother, who is a current dues paying member, must be on the Application.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship, Email
Specific Scholarships
A separate application must be submitted for each scholarship in this group.
LEO W. AND ALBERTA V. THOMAS UTZ SCHOLARSHIP - Provides three scholarships annually to three top students (one in each of the following areas - Math, Science and English). The amount of the scholardship is $4,000 per year for four years each pending academic review and fund performance. The students must maintain a scholarship of 3.25 annually. When applying for this scholarship be sure to write on the application form which scholarship area.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz English Scholarship, Email
National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship, Email
National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Math Scholarship, Email
MARGARET HOWARD HAMILTON SCHOLARSHIP—A $1,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center, housing the Ben D. Caudle Learning Program, University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas. Applications must be requested directly from the Learning Center upon acceptance into their program for learning disabled students.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship, Email
LILLIAN AND ARTHUR DUNN SCHOLARSHIP—The Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship awarded for up to four years to two well qualified, deserving sons and daughters of members of the NSDAR for four years of college. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25. Outstanding recipients pursuing graduate study may reapply each year for an additional period of up to four years of study. The DAR member number of the mother, who is a current dues paying member, must be on the application.
Email completed application form to:
National Vice Chair, Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship, Email
NELLIE LOVE BUTCHER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP—A one-time preferred amount of up to $5,000 which shall be given annually to a male or female music student who is pursuing an education in piano or voice. Special consideration shall be given to students currently attending the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts, Washington, DC. Performance material (mp3 file), must be submitted with the application. Click here for mp3 file submission instructions. This substantial scholarship is for one year, and is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year, for four years based on maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.
Email completed scholarship application form to:
National Vice Chair, Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship, Email
ASDAR Scholarships
KATHERINE H. DILLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship fund is for Arizona students pursuing a career in physical or occupational therapy from an accredited school. It is available to high school seniors or current college students already pursuing a degree in these fields. It is a one-time, one-year award. Students may apply every year that they are pursuing the qualifying major/minor degrees. There will be no bias or preferential consideration to previous winners. Payments are made directly to the educational institution for tuition, fees, supplies, books, or other items essential to the pursuit of such educational endeavors. Scholarship winners must provide documentation of their enrollment into an accredited school and the name and address of the school's financial aid director for the money to be disbursed.
Application Process: Applicants must complete the necessary forms. In addition, include you interests, goals, extracurricular activities, scholarship use, and why you are pursuing this particular major/minor. Submit an official high school or college transcript and two letters of recommendation from adult references. One letter should be from a teacher at your high school or college. the transcripts need to reflect your high school or college overall G.P.A. The monetary value of this award varies each year based on donations from state society members. Please contact the DAR Scholarship Committee state chair at . The application deadline is February 10 each year.
MARY ANN TALLMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Arizona high school senior preparing to enter an institution of higher learning to major or minor in American history.
Application Process: Applicants must complete the necessary forms. In addition, include a letter of application which describes your leadership experiences, evidence of patriotism, and plans for the future. Submit an official school transcript and two letters of recommendation from adult references. One of the letters must be from a teacher or principal. Do NOT submit a personal photograph. This scholarship is awarded without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin. Please contact the DAR Scholarship Committee state chair at . The application deadline is February 10 of the applicant's senior year.