Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be 25 years of age or older.
  4. Must be a college sophomore or older to apply for this undergraduate award.
  5. Must be studying to teach at the elementary school level.
  6. Must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are 25 years of age or older and studying to teach at the elementary or secondary school levels. Students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be a college sophomore or older.

Application requirements for the Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarship are:

  • Recommendation letter
  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
  • Proof of citizenship
  • List of activities
  • Financial information form
Additional Information: A student is only eligible for one scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. No affiliation with DAR is necessary unless specified. Scholarships are awarded regardless of race, religion, sex or national origin. Only winners are notified by the National DAR Scholarship Chairman following the approval of a ruling by the executive committee of the NSDAR.

Award Amount: $1,500 annually, non-renewable. Recipients may reapply for consideration as long as they meet the eligiblity requirements.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted online no later than the deadline date. Do not wait until last the minute to complete your application. All information must be submitted by the January 31st deadline by 11:59 p.m. (Hawaii Time). NO EXCEPTIONS!
About National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR):
Contact Information: Sharon Couthern Nettles, National Vice Chair Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Elementary Teacher Education Scholarships
Address: 204 Bratton St. Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180
Email: BorgensElementaryScholarship@NSDAR.org

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