Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
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.
National Vice Chairman for the Dr. Aura-Lee and James Hobbs Pittenger Scholarship:
$8,000 = $2,000 awarded each year based on criteria explained
- 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.