Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

About This Scholarship

The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship is one of the longest-standing nursing awards in the country, administered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution -- the 135-year-old service organization that funds more than $1 million in scholarships each year across its national program. This award gives $2,500 each to three students who are enrolled in, or have been accepted to, an accredited school of nursing.

Unlike many DAR awards, the Holt Nursing Scholarship does not require DAR membership or a DAR family connection -- it is open to any qualifying nursing student, male or female, with demonstrated financial need. Applicants document their nursing program enrollment or acceptance and their need for assistance.

Applications run through DAR's online scholarship portal, with a deadline of January 31 each year. Supporting materials include proof of nursing program acceptance or enrollment, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.

Eligibility

• Accepted to or currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing (any state)
• Demonstrated financial need
• Open to all qualifying students regardless of gender -- DAR membership or lineage is NOT required for this award
• Must provide a letter of acceptance into a nursing program or a transcript confirming current nursing enrollment
• No application fee

How To Apply

• Apply through DAR's online scholarship portal (dar.academicworks.com) before the January 31 deadline
• Upload your nursing program acceptance letter or a transcript showing current enrollment, plus transcripts and letters of recommendation
• Document financial need as directed in the application

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