Virginia DAR Scholarships

The Applicant shall:

1. Be a student in the senior class of an accredited Virginia high school or home school program.
2. Plan to continue his or her education at a Virginia college or university.
3. Plan to work toward an undergraduate degree in a field other than nursing.
4. Be eligible to apply if he/she is an applicant to a Virginia Community college transition program leading to a four-year degree.

The Applicant must submit the following in the order listed (no paper clips or staples):

1. Cover Sheet for DAR Scholarship Application with the signature of the applicant.
2. Virginia DAR Scholarship Application
3. Transcript of high school grades (may be submitted in a sealed envelope)
4. A letter by the applicant (maximum of 500 words) describing career objectives and reasons for desiring the scholarship
5. A letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor (may be submitted in a sealed envelope)
6. Virginia Scholarship Financial Need form (may be submitted in a sealed envelope)

Guidelines:

1. All required forms, transcripts and letters must be received in one envelope.
2. Electronic applications are not permitted.
3. Award is based on merit and financial need.
4. The award must be used in the year in which it was granted.