Polly Cooper Chapter promotes DAR Scholarship Opportunities

As High School Seniors head back to school, it is never too early to begin exploring scholarship opportunities for higher education or vocational training. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) offers 30 scholarships, with the online application portal opening November 1, 2025, and closing January 31, 2026. Start preparing now by reviewing the details here: DAR Scholarships Information.

In addition to the opportunities from the NSDAR, the New York State Organization of the DAR sponsors six scholarships that can be applied to via local DAR chapters such as the Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR organized in Chappaqua, New York, and serving surrounding Westchester County communities. To request an application or learn more, contact the Chapter Scholarship Chair at correspondingsecretary@pollycooperdar.org. Completed applications for the New York State scholarships must be submitted to the chapter no later than January 15, 2026:

• High school seniors heading to a college or university in New York State can apply for the New York State DAR Scholarship ($2,000: $500 each year for four years).
• High school seniors from New York State majoring in U.S. History can apply for the Damaris Smith DeSimone Scholarship ($1,000 one-time award).
• Female students who are New York residents may be eligible for the Helen and Arnold Barben Scholarship ($2,000: $500 each year for four years).
• Native American students (applicant or one parent must be enrolled in a New York State Tribal Nation) can apply for the Helen D. Tracy Memorial Scholarship ($2,000 one-time award to an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, technical, or vocational school).
• Native American women (applicant or one parent must be enrolled in a New York State Tribal Nation) can apply for the Olive Whitman Memorial Scholarship ($2,000 one-time award toward a 2- or 4-year college, university, technical, or vocational school).
• Students majoring in History or Philanthropy/Nonprofit Studies can apply for the Peggy Jo Power Gifford Scholarship ($500 one-time award).

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), a non-profit, non-political volunteer service organization, was founded in 1890 to preserve the memory and spirit of those who contributed to securing American independence. More than 1 million women have joined the organization since its founding, to honor their revolutionary ancestors and promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism in their communities. With approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit dar.org

Polly Cooper Chapter, NSDAR was established in 2017 in Chappaqua, New York, and our service projects have supported education and literacy, historic preservation, conservation initiatives, veterans and active-duty service members, genealogy research, naturalization ceremonies for new citizens, and more. Our members live throughout Northern Westchester County and beyond. For more information about Polly Cooper Chapter's activities and membership, please email the chapter at info@pollycooperdar.org.