DAR Scholarships

The National Society offers scholarships each year in a range of fields, including history, political science, nursing, and medicine. Eligibility, deadlines, and applications for all national DAR scholarships are on the DAR scholarship application site.

California DAR Endowment Scholarship

California DAR offers its own scholarship, funded by an endowment, for graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.0 grade point average who plan to major in American History or Political Science. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four years for full-time students (at least 12 units per term) who keep a 3.0 average in their major. The minimum award is $1,000. For more details, please review the Scholarship Application form.

Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship

California students planning to major in horticulture should also look at the Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship. It is a national DAR scholarship open only to California residents entering college as freshmen. Requirements and the application are on the DAR scholarship application site. Email questions to the National Vice Chair for the Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship.