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The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is an award of $2,000 each year for up to four years with annual transcript review by the National Chairman required for renewal.

Grade Level/Age
12
Deadline
Organization
The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History
Contact

National Vice Chairman for the Dr. Aura-Lee and James Hobbs Pittenger Scholarship: 

Email:  PittengerAmerHistoryScholarship@NSDAR.org

Category
Need
Renewable
Renewable
Award information

$8,000 = $2,000 awarded each year based on criteria explained

Eligibility Requirements
  • Must pursue undergraduate degee with a concentrated study of minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government.
  • Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
    • Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
    • All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
    • Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
    • Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
    • Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.