A longtime service group in Northern Nevada is putting money behind its mission to support education, offering scholarships to Washoe County seniors getting ready for life after high school.
The Sierra Nevada Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is offering college, university, vocational, and technical school scholarships to seniors graduating from Washoe County School District high schools in 2026.
At least five nonrenewable scholarships worth $2,000 each will be awarded.
Education has been a core focus of the organization since its founding, and local members say the rising cost of post-secondary schooling makes the effort especially important right now. The chapter says the goal is to help students continue their education when costs may otherwise stand in the way.
“One of the main objectives specified in the first meeting of the NSDAR in 1890 was to promote institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge, thus developing an enlightened public opinion,” says Scholarship Committee Chair Laura Miceli. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these scholarships to students in Washoe County to further promote our Society’s goal.”
Applications and information on scholarship eligibility requirements are available online at www.sierranevadadar.com/scholarship. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than February 17, 2026.
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s service organization made up of people who can trace their lineage to someone who helped secure American independence during the Revolutionary War. Today, the organization has more than 185,000 members in about 3,000 chapters in the United States and abroad. Members contribute millions of volunteer hours each year through projects focused on historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
People interested in learning more about DAR membership can find additional information at www.sierranevadadar.com.
