Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship (DAR)
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Scholarship details
- Funder
- National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
- Study level
- High School Senior entering Undergraduate (American Studies)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Deadline
- 01/31 annually (opens ~11/01)
- Typical award size
- $5,000 per year for up to 4 consecutive years (two scholarships awarded annually)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
U.S. citizen graduating high school seniors with minimum 4.0 GPA pursuing undergraduate American Studies (may include American history, government, literature, art history, music, or culture) at an accredited U.S. institution. Renewal requires 3.25 GPA and official transcript submitted to Office of the Reporter General by July 1 each year.
Application steps
- Apply via DAR AcademicWorks scholarship portal.
- Submit transcript documenting 4.0 GPA and American Studies plans.
- Provide recommendations and essay materials as required.
- Submit by January 31; renew annually with transcripts by July 1.
Required materials
- DAR online application
- Official transcript
- Letters of recommendation
- Essay
- Proof of citizenship
- Standardized test scores if available
Past recipients
Two Dean Scholars named annually by DAR; renewable with transcript review
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