America 250! Scholarship
A one-time $5000 award to up to four college students majoring in American history. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States and have a minimum 3.75 GPA. Applicants will write an essay on the founding of our nation or their personal volunteer achievements for community and country. To be awarded in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 in recognition of America's 250th anniversary.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school students who will pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study of a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25. This scholarship is renewable. This award is intended to promote the study of our country's history among our finest students. U.S. Citizens residing abroad may apply through a Units Overseas Chapter.
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is an award of $2,000 each year for up to four years with annual transcript review by the National Chairman required for renewal.
Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Dr. Aura-Lee and James Hobbs Pittenger Scholarship: [email protected]
Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship
This scholarship is a one-time only, preferred amount award of $3,000 to two students with a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the applicable educational institution at the third year level of undergraduate study or at the graduate level, rotating depending on the year of the President General’s administration, in the fields of: (Year 1) Museum Studies, (Year 2) Library Science, (Year 3) American History/Archives Management. Preference is given to applicants specializing in American History. (Please Note: This is Year 3 of the Wright Administration.)
Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Michael T. and Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship: [email protected]
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.
Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the DAR Centennial Scholarship: [email protected]
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.
Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship: [email protected]
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.
Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship: [email protected]
