Scholarship Opportunity

DAR American Indian Scholarship

Offered by Daughters of the American Revolution

The DAR American Indian Scholarship provides financial assistance to American Indian students of any age pursuing vocational training, undergraduate education, or graduate education. Applicants may be from any state or Tribe and must demonstrate financial need and strong academic achievement.

Minimum GPA3.3+
EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Trade School Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 DAR Scholarship Cycle

OpensNovember 1, 2025
DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be American Indian.
  • Provide a Tribal card from a state-recognized or federally recognized Tribe as identification.
  • Have at least a 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent used by the applicant's institution.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Pursue vocational training or undergraduate or graduate education.
  • Applicants may be of any age, any Tribe, and from any U.S. state.

Requirements

  • Complete the DAR scholarship application.
  • Provide qualifying Tribal identification.
  • Provide academic information demonstrating at least a 3.25 GPA.
  • Provide financial information demonstrating need.
  • Submit all additional materials required through the DAR scholarship portal.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the DAR American Indian Scholarship eligibility requirements.
  2. 2Gather Tribal identification documentation.
  3. 3Prepare academic and financial-need documentation.
  4. 4Complete the DAR online scholarship application during the annual application period.
  5. 5Upload all required supporting materials.
  6. 6Submit the complete application before the annual deadline.

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