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DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship

A one-time $5,000 award given to one student who is pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in music.  The concentrated area of music study may include performance, composition, theory, or education.  Applicants must be accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the institution is required. Applicants will write a personal statement describing their humanitarian or volunteer contributions on behalf of their community and/or country.  In recognition of the city Marian Anderson called home, preference will be given to students from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania metropolitan area.  This scholarship is not automatically renewed. However, recipients may reapply for consideration each year for up to four consecutive years.  This scholarship is funded through the Marian Anderson Legacy Fund.

Marian Anderson was a groundbreaking African American contralto and inspiration for civil rights whose legacy is forever intertwined with the DAR. Learn more about the relationship between Marian Anderson and the DAR, and our organization’s on-going efforts to honor her memory at www.dar.org/MarianAnderson

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the DAR Marian Anderson Scholarship: [email protected]

Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship

The Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship is 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; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Scholarship: [email protected]

Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship

The Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship is 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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Mary Elizabeth Lockwood Beneventi MBA Scholarship: [email protected]

Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship

The Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior who has been accepted into the Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center, housing the Ben Caudle Learning Program at the University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas. Applications must be requested directly through the Learning Center upon acceptance into this program for learning disabled students. This award is $1,000 annually for up to four years with annual transcript review by the National Chairman required for renewal.

Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship Checklist

Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship Application Cover Sheet

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship: [email protected]

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship (for residents of California and the U.S.)

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA on 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 United States citizen residing in the state of California.  The scholarship shall cover full or partial tuition 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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship: [email protected].

Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship

The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount of up to $5,000 awarded annually to a male and 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 in Washington, D.C. Performance material on a mp3 file must be submitted with the application.  The scholarship is for one year, and is not automatically renewable; however, recipients may reapply for consideration each year, for four based on maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Click here for mp3 file submission instructions. 

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship: [email protected]

William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship

The William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship is 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.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the William Robert Findley Graduate Chemistry Scholarship: [email protected]

Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – English

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – English is a scholarship in the amount of $4,000 year for up to four consecutive years to students who are pursing undergraduate or graduate degrees in English. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale used by the educational institution.  An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Reporter General each year by July 10th or the scholarship is forfeited.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – English Scholarship: [email protected]

Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Math

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Math is a scholarship in the amount of $4,000 year for up to four consecutive years to students who are pursing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Math. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale used by the educational institution.  An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Reporter General each year by July 10th or the scholarship is forfeited.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Math: [email protected]

Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Science

Will not be awarded in 2024

The Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Science is a scholarship in the amount of $4,000 year for up to four consecutive years to students who are pursing undergraduate or graduate degrees in Science. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale used by the educational institution.  An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of the Reporter General each year by July 10th or the scholarship is forfeited.

Questions? Contact the National Vice Chairman for the Leo W. and Alberta V. Thomas Utz Scholarship – Science: [email protected]

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