DAR Good Citizen Award Program
The Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are pleased to sponsor the DAR Good Citizen Award, a National scholarship program for high school seniors.
Eligibility and Criteria
- The award celebrates good citizenship demonstrated by dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism.
- Any accredited high school in Rhode Island may nominate one student per academic year as its “Good Citizen.”
Awards
- Monetary Awards: Two State award recipients each receive $250. Additional monetary awards may be presented if a student progresses to further judging levels.
- National Recognition: Two National winners are invited to read selections from their essays at the DAR Continental Congress.
How to Participate
- The nominated student must submit a cover sheet and application to their local DAR chapter to receive the local award.
- Nominated students must complete a two-hour, “cold” essay on a topic that changes yearly. Essays are judged at the Chapter level, and winners progress through State and higher levels of judging.
- To find a local Chapter or inquire about nominating a student, please contact us here and include “Good Citizens Inquiry” in the subject line.
More information about this annual award program can be accessed on the DAR website.
National Scholarships – General Information
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors 26 scholarships annually, open to graduating high school seniors, college and graduate students in specific areas of study.
Scholarship applications are accepted: November 1 – January 31 at 11:59 pm (EST). Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America (USA).
Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the USA.
Students may apply using the National application portal. Applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline to receive consideration. Panels of judges review every application. Scholarship finalists are contacted by the National Committee in the spring.
Scholarship Portal: The application portal opens yearly November 1 through January 31.More information about National scholarships can be accessed on the DAR website.
Additional information:
For more information visit the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships page.
For further inquiries, contact us here to connect with the current Rhode Island DAR State Chair for Scholarships or reach out here to the national contact for DAR Scholarships.