Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution
Scholarship Overview
Description: This one-time scholarship provides up to $1,500 to one student aged 25 or older who is preparing to teach at the secondary school level, grades 9–12. Eligibility: Applicants must be at least college sophomores, have a GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent, and attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university. Award Value: The preferred award amount is up to $1,500. Renewal: The scholarship is not automatically renewed, but recipients may reapply if they continue to meet the eligibility requirements.
- For students aged 25 or older pursuing secondary education teaching.
- Applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA or equivalent and sophomore standing.
- Recipients may reapply but are not automatically renewed.
About DAR Scholarships
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships each year to students pursuing higher education. Its scholarships support a range of fields, including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, therapy, education, chemistry, mathematics, science, and English. Awards may be based on academic excellence, commitment to a field of study, financial need, or scholarship-specific requirements.
- DAR offers scholarships across a variety of academic fields.
- Award criteria vary by scholarship.
General Applicant Requirements
Applicants for DAR scholarships must be U.S. citizens and attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. 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 must be U.S. citizens and attend an accredited U.S. institution.
- Applicants may receive only one national DAR scholarship.
- Unused award funds must be returned to DAR.
Application Process
Applications for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee must be submitted through the online application portal. Emailed and mailed applications are not accepted. The exception is the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship, for which the online submission requirement does not apply.
- Submit applications through the online portal.
- Emailed and mailed applications are not accepted, except for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship.