Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship Overview
Award Value: The scholarship provides a $2,000 award to one graduating high school senior. Field of Study: Recipients must pursue an undergraduate degree that includes at least 24 credit hours of concentrated study in American history or American government. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years.
- One graduating high school senior receives the $2,000 award.
- Study must include at least 24 credit hours in American history or American government.
- Renewal is available for up to four consecutive years.
Eligibility and Award Conditions
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, financial need, or other scholarship-specific restrictions. Applicants may receive only one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- The college or university must be accredited and located in the United States.
- Award funds are deposited with the recipient’s institution; any unused funds must be returned to the DAR.
- Applicants may receive only one national DAR scholarship.
Renewal Requirements
Renewal requires a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent on the institution’s grading scale. Recipients must submit an official transcript each year for review and approval. The transcript must reach the Office of the Reporter General by June 15 of the renewal year; otherwise, the scholarship will be forfeited.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25 or its equivalent.
- Submit an official transcript annually for review and approval.
- Meet the June 15 transcript deadline to avoid forfeiture.
- Multi-year scholarships must be used for consecutive years of attendance.