DAR American Indian Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution

Overview

This scholarship is awarded once per year to students who identify as American Indian and demonstrate financial need. It is open to students of any age, from any tribe and any U.S. state, provided they meet the academic and documentation requirements. The program supports vocational training, undergraduate, and graduate studies, with a preference for undergraduate applicants. Applicants must meet a minimum GPA requirement and submit required documentation by the stated deadline.

Description: Annual scholarship for American Indian students with demonstrated financial need; supports vocational, undergraduate, and graduate study; preference given to undergraduates.

• Awarded annually
• Open to American Indian students nationwide
• Supports vocational and higher education
• Preference for undergraduate applicants

Eligibility & Documentation

Eligible applicants must be American Indian and provide a tribal card recognized at the state and/or federal level as proof of identity. Applicants must meet a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent used by their institution. Required application materials include academic transcripts and a resume (limited to one page). Recommendations are required; applicants must secure the specified number before the deadline.

Eligibility: American Indian students of any tribe, any age, and any state; minimum GPA of 3.25 or equivalent; vocational and college-level applicants eligible.

Documentation: Include a state- or federally-recognized tribal card, complete transcripts, a one-page resume, and 2–4 recommendations as specified.

• Tribal card accepted as identification
• Minimum GPA: 3.25 (or institutional equivalent)
• One-page resume only
• Provide 2–4 recommendations

Disqualifications to Avoid

Applications can be disqualified for a variety of avoidable errors. Do not submit inappropriate or incomplete materials, and ensure the student’s level of education matches the scholarship’s intended recipients. Photographs must be removed or covered on any uploaded document. Follow the instructions precisely to avoid disqualification.

Disqualifications: Common reasons for rejection include submitting incorrect documents, incomplete transcripts, or missing recommendations; failing to follow photo and documentation rules; and applying with an inappropriate education level.

• Do not apply if the student’s education level is not appropriate for this scholarship
• Do not upload documents that show the applicant’s photograph (cover photos on passports, tribal cards, transcripts, etc.)
• Do not submit proof of U.S. citizenship beyond what is requested
• Do not submit more than a one-page resume or incomplete transcripts
• Confirm that 2–4 recommendations have been submitted before the deadline

Application Timeline

The scholarship opens and awards once annually. All application materials and recommendations must be submitted by the January deadline at 11:59 pm Hawaii Time; no exceptions are made for late submissions. Applicants are advised to request recommendations and gather documents well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Missing or late materials will result in disqualification.

Application Timeline: Annual submission cycle; all materials due by the January deadline at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).

• Annual application cycle
• Deadline: January, 11:59 pm Hawaii Time (no exceptions)
• Request recommendations early and confirm submissions