General William Lewis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
Contest/Scholarship/Award Opportunities
Junior American Citizens Contest
2008 – 2009 National Theme: “America Land of Opportunity”
Grades 1-12 winners by grade and category (regular, gifted/talented, challenged).
Three separate contests: art (banner, stamp design, poster, and photo essay), creative expression (poetry and short story), and community service.
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/content.cfm?id=266&fo=y&hd=n
American History Essay Contest
2008-2009 Topic:
"What message did the Gettysburg Address communicate to our war-torn nation in
1863?
How are the ideals articulated in the speech still relevant for our country
today?"
Grades 5-8 with winners by grade. Winners judged on historical accuracy, originality, and neatness.
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/content.cfm?ID=319&FO=Y&hd=n
Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
2008-2009 Topic: “Discuss five perils faced by Christopher Columbusą expedition(s) and how Columbus and his crew overcame them."
Grades 9-12 with one winner at high school level.
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/content.cfm?ID=320&FO=Y&hd=n
DAR Good Citizen
One winner at high school level. Scholarship requires a written essay.
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/content.cfm?id=271&fo=y&hd=n
Scholarships for graduating seniors: Applications are available online. Send completed applications to the local chapter, and the chapter will add its letter of recommendation before submitting to state/national committees.
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm
Arkansas Scholarships
Stevenson-Westbrook provides aid to worthy students
Frances Loyd - Jane Loyd Chesshir assists deserving students
Arkansas State Society provides two $1000 scholarships fro deserving high school seniors
American History/Government
1. Dr. Aura-Lee and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship – will have 24 credit hours in American history/government (winner advances to national level)
2. Enid Hall Griswold Memorial - major in political science, history, government or economics
3. J.E. Caldwell & Co. – with major in historic preservation
Medical/Nursing
1. Alice W. Rooke Scholarship for an accredited medical school
2. Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship for an accredited school of nursing.
3. Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship for psychiatric nursing.
4. Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship for nursing.
5. Occupational Therapy Scholarship for occupational therapy (includes art, music, physical)
Others
Lillian and Arthur Dunn for son or daughter of member
Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship for University of the Ozarks, Harvey and Bernice Jones Learning Center
Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship for descendents of members (or eligible to be members)
Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship for an education in piano or voice
Michael T. & Mary L. Cloyd Scholarship for library science
Edward G. & Helen A. Borgens Teacher Education
American Indian Scholarships – for native Americans only
1. American Indian Scholarship
2. Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship