Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution
Nursing Scholarship Overview
Description: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards this scholarship to two students accepted into or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. The award is a one-time payment of $2,500 per recipient. DAR offers scholarships across a range of fields, including nursing and other areas of study.
- Two awards are available each year.
- Each award is $2,500 and is not renewable.
- The scholarship supports students pursuing nursing education.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
Eligibility: Applicants must be DAR members, descendants of DAR members, or eligible for DAR membership. They must also meet the general DAR scholarship requirements, including U.S. citizenship and attendance at or plans to attend an accredited U.S. college or university. The application must include the cited DAR member’s national membership number and proof of acceptance into or enrollment in a nursing program.
- Include the cited DAR member’s national membership number.
- Submit a nursing program acceptance letter or a transcript confirming enrollment.
- Meet the general citizenship and institution requirements.
General DAR Scholarship Criteria
Award criteria: DAR scholarship awards may be based on academic excellence, commitment to a field of study, financial need, or other scholarship-specific restrictions. Applicants may receive only one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee. Scholarship funds are deposited with the recipient’s college or university, and any unused funds must be returned to DAR.
- Applicants may receive only one national DAR scholarship.
- Unused funds must be returned to DAR.
- Multi-year awards must be used for consecutive years of attendance.