Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Two awards offered.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be the son or daughter of a current member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  4. Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student at the time of application.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for a U.S. student pursuing undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must be the child of a current member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Application requirements for the Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter (2)
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • List of activities
  • Self-addressed stamped postcard
Additional Information: A student is only eligible for one scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. Scholarships are awarded regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. Only winners are notified by the National DAR Scholarship Chairman following the approval of a ruling by the executive committee of the NSDAR.

Award Amount: $2,500 annually  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Sunday, January 31

Applications and information about this award are available at the Daughters of the American Revolution website at the link provided. Students are not required to obtain sponsorship by a local or state DAR chapter; however, a chapter or state chairman may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship Committee. To be considered for this award, students must submit the following items: the application form; the financial information form; a typed statement of up to 1,000 words describing the applicant's career goals; original high school and/or college transcripts; at least two but no more than four letters of recommendation detailing the applicant's ability, work ethic, character, and/or volunteer activities; a listing of extracurricular activities, awards, and academic honors; and proof of citizenship such as a passport, naturalization papers, or birth certificate. Any photos of the applicant included in citizenship documentation must be covered, and any other photo submissions will be automatic grounds for disqualification. Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online by the deadline date. Incorrect applications or applications mailed to the incorrect address are discarded. No records are returned.
About National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR):
Contact Information: Sharon Couthern Nettles, National Vice Chair Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship
Address: 9 Coachman Dr. Taylors, South Carolina 29687

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