WSSDAR State Regent Lanabeth Horgen attends KDS School graduation with past Reporter General and the National Protocol Chair, Mindy Kammeyer-Price. (Photo courtesy of Lanabeth Horgen.)
EDUCATION
The WSSDAR support schools, award scholarships and recognize outstanding students throughout the state. Washington Daughters continue our legacy of assisting children in their educational needs, one of our Society’s first bylaws. The Cascade Chapter NSDAR sponsors visits from DAR schools, from both Kate Duncan Smith and Tamassee, with a speaker from the Hindman School presenting at our 2014 WSSDAR State Conference.
Other support areas from WSSDAR:
The WSSDAR support schools, award scholarships and recognize outstanding students throughout the state. Washington Daughters continue our legacy of assisting children in their educational needs, one of our Society’s first bylaws. The Cascade Chapter NSDAR sponsors visits from DAR schools, from both Kate Duncan Smith and Tamassee, with a speaker from the Hindman School presenting at our 2014 WSSDAR State Conference.
Other support areas from WSSDAR:
- The DAR and Good Citizens program and Scholarship contest
- American History Essay contest, Grades 5-8
- Christopher Columbus Essay contest, Grades 9-12
WSSDAR-Scholarships
Additional information and applications for the following three scholarships are secured from the colleges and universities named.
Catherine Marie Elvins and Naomi Libby Elvins-The applicant must be a female student from the State of Washington who desires to attend, or is attending, the University of Washington Medical School and has expressed a sincere desire to specialize in OB/GYN or Women's Health.
Sarah Soule Patton-The applicant must be a college student of American history, going into the senior year, who is an American Citizen. The applicant must be recommended by the financial aid office at his/her school to be considered.
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government, or nursing.
Special scholarships are also awarded in the fields of music, law, business administration, chemistry, museum studies, and education. These scholarships have very specific requirements.
Additional information and applications for the following three scholarships are secured from the colleges and universities named.
Catherine Marie Elvins and Naomi Libby Elvins-The applicant must be a female student from the State of Washington who desires to attend, or is attending, the University of Washington Medical School and has expressed a sincere desire to specialize in OB/GYN or Women's Health.
- An application packet may be obtained from the University of Washington Medical School. Contact the Director of Financial Aid for application deadline.
Sarah Soule Patton-The applicant must be a college student of American history, going into the senior year, who is an American Citizen. The applicant must be recommended by the financial aid office at his/her school to be considered.
- Applications are available at the following schools: Washington State University, Whitman College, St. Martin University, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, Gonzaga, Whitworth, Eastern Washington University, Seattle Pacific University, University of Washington, Western Washington University, Central Washington University, and Seattle University.
- Applications are available in January from the financial aid offices of the following universities: Washington State, Western Washington, Central Washington, and Eastern Washington. The scholarship is for tuition only in graduate studies. Selection is based on financial need, grade average, and other considerations. Applicants may apply for a second year's tuition.
The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: history, political science, economics, government, or nursing.
Special scholarships are also awarded in the fields of music, law, business administration, chemistry, museum studies, and education. These scholarships have very specific requirements.
- Please check the National Society website for detailed information on all of these scholarships.
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