Scholarship Value: $8,000
Awards Available: 1
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.
Application Requirements
Applicants must be citizens of the United States to apply for a scholarship offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee. Applicants must also attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required, however, applicants may want to reach out to a DAR chapter in their area for help with their applications.
Important Information
- Applicants should submit their scholarship applications using the DAR's online process from November 1 through January 31 at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).
- Access the DAR Scholarship Committee's online scholarship application portal.
- The scholarship application portal is not to be used when applying for the the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contests. The scholarship application must be sent to different addresses for processing.
- DAR Scholarship Information and Application Checklist
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Tips for Organizing and Preparing an Online Scholarship Application
Applicants should review the following information and use the application checklist (below) to organize and prepare their on-line scholarship application:
- Enter and upload all of the required scholarship application information using the on-line application process (eg. personal statement, transcripts, activities, proof of citizenship).
- Please do not submit personal photographs. Inclusion of an applicant's photograph in any section of the application will result in disqualification.
- Please do not submit handwritten documents. Inclusion of handwriting in any section of the application will result in disqualification.
- Individuals providing recommendations will be able to submit their information confidentially through the on-line application portal once applicants have set up their scholarship profile using the scholarship application submission process.
- Applicants should obtain and submit a copy of their school transcript. Applicants selected as scholarship recipients will be contacted to provide an official transcript which will be sent to the DAR headquarters.
- Check the listing of scholarships on the DAR website for special requirements for specific scholarships such as financial need information or letters of acceptance for special programs like nursing or medicine. Refer to the specific scholarship links listed online.
- Please direct any specific scholarship-related questions to the National Vice Chairman listed with each scholarship on the DAR Scholarship public website.
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