D.C. Daughters of the American Revolution (D.C. DAR) Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, 2024The District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution (D.C. DAR), founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. This award is a tuition fellowship for Master's students in American Studies, History or Museum Studies with a focus in historic preservation or American Fine/Decorative Arts in the years 1607-1830.
Academic year tuition awards are up to $3,500 for part-time and up to $7,000 for full-time and are stackable. Semester only awards will also be considered.
Recipients will be invited to attend DC D.A.R. events.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a United States citizen
- Must be enrolled for at least six credits a semester (Fall 2024 and Spring 2025)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
- Must be a prospective or current GW student studying in one of the following programs:
- MA – American Studies (preference with a focus in historic preservation or in the years 1607-1830)
- MA – History (preference with a focus in historic preservation or in the years 1607-1830)
- MA – Museum Studies (with a focus on American Fine/Decorative Arts)
Application Requirements
- Application
- Official or photocopy of undergraduate transcripts
- Unofficial graduate transcripts (if applicable)
- Personal Statement (1-2 pages, 1.5 spaced, 12 point font)
- Should reflect your interest in the American colonial period. Your statement should also indicate your short term goals following your graduation and your eventual long term goals.
- Resume
- Should list on one page any honors/fellowships received, scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities that pertain to their graduate study and any other significant academic accomplishments.
- Letters of Reference
- Should provide at least two and no more than four letters of support from professors. The letters may address the applicant's scholarship, integrity, character, potential and volunteer service.