Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Frances Crawford Marvin American Indian Scholarship is a national, need-based award administered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. One student is selected each year, and the award value changes with the annual return of the scholarship endowment. Applicants must be American Indian and include a tribal card from a state- or federally recognized tribe as identification. They must enroll full time at a two- or four-year college or university, demonstrate financial need and academic achievement, and hold a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or its institutional equivalent. DAR’s national rules also require U.S. citizenship and attendance at an accredited U.S. institution. The common online application calls for proof of citizenship, transcripts, a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words describing career objectives, a one-page activity and achievement list, financial-need materials, and two to four current recommendation letters. The portal is open annually from November 1 through January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time. Applicants may receive only one DAR scholarship in an award cycle, and checks are sent to the college for approved education expenses. Prior recipients may reapply, but they are evaluated alongside all other candidates rather than renewed automatically.

Eligibility

• Be a United States citizen
• Be American Indian and provide a tribal card from a state- or federally recognized tribe
• Enroll full time at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States
• Maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or institutional equivalent
• Demonstrate financial need and academic achievement
• Submit transcripts, proof of citizenship, financial documentation, a personal statement, and activity list
• Submit between two and four current recommendation letters
• Complete the DAR online application by January 31 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii Time