NSDAR 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. 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: The Aura Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship, the Nursing Scholarships, the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship, the Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship, Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship, the Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship, the Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship, and the 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 midnight (EST) February 15 to the email address listed for each specific scholarship.
NSDAR Scholarships 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. National Vice Chair, Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship ENID HALL GRISWOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two deserving College juniors or seniors enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States who is pursuing a major in political science, history, government, or economics. This is a one-time award in the amount of $5,000 National Vice Chair, Enid Hall Memorial Scholarship DAR CENTENNIAL SCHOLARSHIP The DAR Centennial Scholarship is awarded to two outstanding students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation at a college or university in the United States. This scholarship was established from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Centennial Pin. This is a one-time award in the amount of $2,500. National Vice Chair, DAR Centennial Scholarship
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. National Vice Chair, The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Caroline E. Holt Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Mildred Nutting Scholarship 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). National Vice Chair, Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
Medical Scholarships These awards are in the amount of up to $5,000. An application form must be completed for each scholarship you are applying for. IRENE AND DAISY MACGREGOR SCHOLARSHIP The Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med, veterinarian or physician assistant) at an approved, accredited medical school. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25. This scholarship is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in the field of psychiatric nursing at the graduate level at accredited medical schools, colleges, or universities. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified." National Vice Chair, Irene and Daisy MacGregor Scholarship ALICE W. ROOKE SCHOLARSHIP A $5,000 scholarship awarded to one student who has been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre med, veterinarian, or physician assistant) at approved, accredited medical schools, colleges, and universities. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, applicant may reapply for up to four years. National Vice Chair, Alice W. Rooke Scholarship DR. FRANCIS ANTHONY BENEVENTI MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP A preferred amount $5,000 scholarship awarded to one student either attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school, college, or university. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. This scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year for up to four consecutive years, pending receipt of proof of continued enrollment (no pre med, veterinarian, or physician assistant), and after the first semester, an annual transcript review indicating a minimum GPA of 3.25. National Vice Chair, Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Scholarship LESLIE ANDREE HANNA MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP-A one-time preferred amount of $5,000 to a deserving female student who is a U.S. citizen attending medical school. The selection process is based on academic merit with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the applicable educational institution. The recipient may reapply for the scholarship each year, but is not guaranteed the award. National Vice Chair, Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship
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 scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz English Scholarship National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Science Scholarship National Vice Chair, Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Math Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIP A one-time $2,500 award given annually to two students in financial need who are residents in the District of Columbia who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in a Nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia. A minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the institution is required. These scholarships are administered by the University of the District of Columbia. National Vice Chair, District of Columbia Scholarship 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. National Vice Chair, Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship NELLIE LOVE BUTCHER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP A $5,000 scholarship 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. 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. Go to www.dar.org Scholarship section to Click here for CD submission instructions. National Vice Chair, Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship
ARTHUR LOCKWOOD BENEVENTI LAW SCHOLARSHIP A one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship awarded to a student who is either enrolled in or attends an accredited law school and has a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable and recipients may reapply for consideration each year. National Vice Chair, Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship MARY ELIZABETH LOCKWOOD BENEVENTI MBA SCHOLARSHIP A one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school full time in an accredited college or university and majoring in business administration. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year. National Vice Chair, Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship WILLIAM ROBERT FINDLEY GRADUATE CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP A one-time preferred amount $2,000 scholarship for a student attending graduate school full time in an accredited college or university and majoring in chemistry. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year. National Vice Chair, William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship MICHAEL T. AND MARY L. CLOYD SCHOLARSHIP A one-time only, preferred amount award of $3,000 to two students with a minimum 3.0 average at the third year level of undergraduate study or studying at the graduate level studying in the field of American History/Archives Management. National Vice Chair, Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship EDWARD G. AND HELEN A. BORGENS ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Two one-time, preferred amount awards of $1,500 for students twenty-five (25) years of age or older. One award is given to students studying to teach at the elementary school level, the other to students studying to teach at the secondary level. All applicants must have at least a 3.50 GPA, be at least a college sophomore, and attend or plan on attending an accredited college or university. The award is based on academic merit and is not automatically renewable, though recipients may reapply for consideration as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. National Vice Chair, Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarship Email completed SECONDARY scholarship application form to: National Vice Chair, Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship
THE ROBERT HUNTER SWADLEY HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale who will be entering an accredited college or university located in the United States as a freshman with a major in horticulture. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in the state of California. The scholarship shall cover full or partial tuition and full or partial funding for room and board, books, and educational supplies. The actual amount of the scholarship will be determined each year based on the income generated by the principal of the fund. National Vice Chair, Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship