Today's DAR
As we celebrate a year of milestones and prepare for our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are excited to announce that the DAR Scholarship application portal opened on November 1 for the 2026 award year! We need your help to spread the word about our national scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship and American Indians Committees. The online application portal, DAR AcademicWorks, will remain open until January 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Hawaii Time).
Through the DAR Scholarship Committee, we continue to Illuminate Our Legacy by supporting students who represent the next generation of leaders, innovators, and community builders. Last year alone, the committee awarded scholarships totaling more than a quarter of a million dollars, proof that the light of learning illuminates brighter each year thanks to the generosity and dedication of our members.
Honoring America 250! with Ten Scholarship Awards
In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, we are thrilled to expand the America 250! Scholarship awards. For 2026, ten one-time awards of $25,000 each will be awarded to students currently majoring in American History at accredited educational institutions.
Recipients must be United States citizens, prove a minimum 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent), and submit a one-page essay on either the founding of our nation or their personal volunteer achievements for community and country. This expanded scholarship reflects DAR’s enduring commitment to patriotism, education, and service, core values that continue to guide our Society.
