About the American Indians Scholarships

  • DAR American Indian Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded once a year to a Native American college and technical student of any age, any tribe and in any state who has financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.25 based on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scaled used by the applicable educational institution.

    Applicants must be Native Americans and must be able to prove membership in a tribe that is recognized at a state and/or federal level. These awards are available for vocational training or college/university undergraduate or graduate students. Preference is given to undergraduate applicants.

    The amount of the scholarship is $4,000.00 and more than one may be awarded each year.

    Anne Trevarthen Memorial Scholarship

    This one-time scholarship will be presented each April to a high-school senior who will be attending the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Eligible applicants must demonstrate a personal connection to American Indian culture and traditions, as well as evidence of personal commitment to celebrating diversity and to bridging differences between disparate groups.

    Preference will be given to students who demonstrate knowledge of and/or involvement with one of Virginia’s state-recognized Tribes. The amount of the scholarship is based on the annual return of the endowment, and may vary year to year.

    To apply: For further information about this scholarship, please contact the College of William and Mary Office of Admissions at (757) 221-4223.

    Scholarship Amount: award amounts vary

    Application Deadline: January 31, 2025