DAR Scholarship Applications Open for Submission

Scholarship applications are open for both New York State and NSDAR scholarships! Spread the word to your local schools, community, family, and friends.

STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

New York DAR has four scholarships available to assist deserving students with the ways and means to attain a higher education.

Damaris Smith DeSimone Scholarship

https://www.nydar.org/_files/ugd/42d557_d067b208e1384bb6a2b1e741dbdd70b4.pdf

Up to $1,000 one-time award for high school seniors planning to major in United States History

Helen and Arnold Barben Scholarship

https://www.nydar.org/_files/ugd/42d557_21f8c5fd5aa44d509f905c4cb6a65656.pdf

Up to $500 each year for four years for female students acquiring a higher education

New York State DAR Scholarship

https://www.nydar.org/_files/ugd/42d557_fb84f6ae34ad437f9117ce0d046a8d9d.pdf

Up to $500 each year for four years for high school seniors planning to attend a college or university in New York State

Peggy Jo Power Gifford Scholarship 

https://www.nydar.org/_files/ugd/42d557_e04d96639c664cb983ae3e4cf5a50964.pdf

$500 one-time award for students planning to major in United States History, Philanthropy, or Non-Profit Management

Applications can be found on the NYDAR members only website under the Member Resources – All Forms section. 

New York DAR Scholarship key dates: 

• January 15, 2023 – Student applications due to Chapter Scholarship Chairman

• February 15, 2023 – Applications and cover letters due from Chapter to State Chairman via email

• May 15, 2023 – Recipient of each scholarship and sponsoring chapters will be notified via email

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

NSDAR offers more than 20 scholarships for graduating high school seniors, college, and graduate students in varied areas of study. Chapter sponsorship is not required. Learn more at dar.org/scholarships. 

NSDAR Scholarship key dates:

• November 1, 2022–January 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time) – Application portal open for submissions

• Second week of May 2023 – All applicants whether selected as the recipient of each scholarship or not selected will be notified by email