Pennsylvania State Society DAR Scholarships

Listed below are the scholarships awarded by the Pennsylvania State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (PSSDAR). No affiliation with the Pennsylvania State or National Society DAR is necessary to qualify for these scholarships. DAR members' children are also eligible to apply. Evaluation of all applicants will be made by the State Scholarship Committee who will then notify only the recipients by May 15. Applications will not be returned. Payment of these scholarships will be placed on deposit with the college or university prior to the fall term.

Pennsylvania State Society DAR Student Scholarship

Originally established in 1935, as a revolving fund with donations from Pennsylvania members and chapters, loans were made to students in accredited colleges and nursing schools. Prior to 1990, the fund was changed to the Pennsylvania State Society DAR Student Scholarship. This scholarship is available to any high school senior residing in Pennsylvania who is graduating from a secondary school that is registered, accredited, approved, or licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The applicant must provide a copy of their acceptance into an accredited program at a college/university. Eligibility for this scholarship is not limited to a specific field or area of study.

Louise V. Nelson Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1962 as a bequest from the estate of Louise Nelson, regent of the Fort Hand Chapter NSDAR. This scholarship is available to any high school senior residing in Pennsylvania who is graduating from a secondary school that is registered, accredited, approved, or licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The applicant must provide a copy of their acceptance into an accredited nursing program at a hospital or college/university.

Mary Reider American History Scholarship

The listed scholarship was established in 1996 by Lorraine K. Prutzman, Pennsylvania State DAR Scholarship Chair. It is available to any high school senior residing in Pennsylvania who is graduating from a secondary school that is registered, accredited, approved, or licensed through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The applicant must provide a copy of their acceptance into a course of study in American history at an accredited college/university.

PSSDAR Scholarships

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Pennsylvania State Society DAR Scholarships

Pennsylvania State Society DAR Student Scholarship

Louise V. Nelson Nursing Scholarship

Mary Reider American History Scholarship