The Daughters of the American Revolution is dedicated to the illuminating the path of empowerment for the American Indian, Native Alaskan, and First Nations’ communities.

We are excited to announce that scholarships are available to American Indian students. Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026.

The application process is now entirely online through Academic Works portal and will open for the coming year, 2026, on November 1, 2025. No applications will be accepted other than via the online application submission portal.

Available scholarships include the following:

  • The American Indian Scholarship for $4,000.00 (may be more than one awarded each year), which requires a 3.25 GPA and has a deadline of January 31.
  • The Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship (one awarded per year), with a 3.25 GPA requirement and a variable award sum determined annually by the return on the endowment. It has a deadline of January 31.

Overseen and managed by the College of William and Mary:

  • The Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship is a one-time scholarship presented each April to a high school senior who will be attending the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg. The scholarship amount is based on the annual return of the endowment and is administered by the college. For further information, please contact the College of William and Mary Office of Admissions at (757) 221-4223.

Further details on the scholarship qualifications may be found at  https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian.

In addition the following states have scholarships open to Native American students: Please note these scholarships may have a different deadline.

Florida
Ann Wood FSSDAR American Indian Endowment Fund Scholarship-$2500.00
Applicants must be enrolled members of a Native American tribe recognized at the Federal or State level and is open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend college; College enrollees; Students planning to attend graduate school.  Applicant must have a minimum 3.25 GPA.
Scholarships – FSSDAR

South Carolina
SCDAR American Indians Committee Scholarship
Applicants must be a member of a State or Federally recognized American Indian Tribe and reside in South Carolina. Please contact Kimberly Mason 818-585-1313 for initial interest and email application information. Answers via email to masonka13@hotmail.com. Application, questions, and transcripts are due by July 15, 2026. Please call or text for guidance, inspiration or help. We encourage all ages to apply with educational goals.

California
Applicants must be a member of a State or Federally recognized American Indian Tribe and reside in California.  Please email michaelourhouse@aol.com for an application. Application due January 31, 2026.