January 31, 2027
DAR Centennial Scholarship
Direct application
$2,500
2 winners
Eligibility
Major
History
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study in historic preservation at an accredited U.S. college or university may apply for the DAR Centennial Scholarship.
Two one-time $2,500 scholarships are awarded.
Submit a personal statement of 1,000 words or less on career objectives, recent college grades with major indicated, two to four letters of recommendation, and a list of extracurricular activities and honors. Apply through the DAR online portal by January 31. The scholarship was established from proceeds of the DAR Centennial Pin sale.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Personal statement of 1,000 words or less on career objectives
- Most recent college grades
- Transcript indicating major
- Two to four letters of recommendation
- List of extracurricular activities, honors, and scholastic achievements
- Most recent copy of your college grades
- Transcript indicating your major
- Letters of recommendation (at least two but not to exceed four)
- List of extra-curricular activities, honors received, and scholastic achievements
- Apply through the DAR online portal by January 31.