The Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be members, descendants of members, or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. The DAR member number must be in the application. A letter of acceptance into the nursing program or the transcript noting the applicant is enrolled in the nursing program must be included with the application. At least two, but not more than four recommendations must be submitted. Recommendations should convey the applicant's ability, work habits, integrity, character, potential, and volunteer activities. A copy of your proof of United States citizenship is also required: birth certificate, naturalization papers, or information page of United States Passport must be included. If using a passport as proof of citizenship, cover your photograph. Submitting an expired passport or picture of yourself will result in your application being disqualified. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.