DAR Headquarters will be closed from March 16 to March 20. We will reopen on March 21. 

Medical Scholarships

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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship: [email protected]

Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial 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."

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship: [email protected]

Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship

A one-time preferred amount of $5,000 to a deserving female student who is a US 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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Leslie Andee Hanna Medical Scholarship: [email protected]

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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Alice W. Rooke Medical Scholarship: [email protected]


Nursing Scholarships

Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

A one-time $2,500 award is given to three students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or is currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into a nursing program or a transcript stating the applicant is in a nursing program must be included with the application. 

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship: [email protected]

DAR Lena Ferguson Scholarship

Two one-time awards of $5,000 given annually to students who graduated from a District of Columbia public school or public charter school and have been accepted or are currently enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science in nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia-Community College or the registered nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia.  A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent scale used by the institution is required. This scholarship is administered by the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and UDC students can find more information about applying at the Scholarship Universe online portal.

The scholarship is named in honor of the late Lena Santos Ferguson who was a DAR member instrumental in DAR establishing this scholarship in the 1980s as outreach to people of color in the Washington, D.C., community. For the first 20 years of the scholarship until her passing, Mrs. Ferguson was personally involved in promoting it to the DC Public Schools as well as selecting and celebrating the student recipients every year.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the DAR Lena Ferguson Scholarship: [email protected]

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, descendant of members or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. The DAR member number must be in the Application.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship: [email protected]

Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship 

Will not be awarded in 2024

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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship: [email protected]


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).

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship: [email protected]

Archives mega Menu Title

DAR Americana Collection and NSDAR Archives

Committees

Member Resources

Forms & Publications

Genealogy

Giving to the DAR

What Our Founders Built, We Must Preserve

Upcoming Events

Library Mega Menu Title

DAR Library

Member Resources Mega Menu Title

Member Resources

Museum Mega Menu Title

DAR Museum

Museum Mega Menu Title

DAR Museum

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Shopping Cart

Your shopping cart is empty.

Shopping

Upcoming Events

  • Esther Perel
    - 8:00 PM
  • Heilung
    - 8:00 PM
  • John Mellencamp
    - 8:00 PM
  • Saturday Morning Cartoons
  • Women’s History Costume Party
  • Crystal Bowl Sound Bath

Learn how DAR members selflessly and tirelessly dedicated themselves to the war relief effort of World War I

Find special initiative opportunities for every interest and every budget!