National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Richard and Elizabeth Dean Merit Scholarship

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Award
Two scholarships of $5,000 per year, renewable for up to four consecutive years
Deadline
Scholarship portal reopens November 1, 2026. The DAR FAQ lists the deadline as January 31 at 11:59 pm Hawaii Time; confirm the 2027 date when the portal opens.
How to apply
Apply through the DAR online scholarship portal; winners submit official transcripts each year by July 1 to renew.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • Your transcript
Who can apply
Graduating high school students with a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) who will major in American Studies (American history, government, literature, art history, music or culture) at an accredited U.S. institution. DAR scholarships require U.S. citizenship.
Good to know
Selection is on academic merit only. Renewal requires a 3.25 GPA.
Details
HistoryCivicsU.S. citizens only