The Virginia Leyda Roberts Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior or undergraduate student who has been accepted or is currently enrolled in a nursing school for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Applicants must provide a college transcript or letter of acceptance from the college or university stating the applicant has been accepted into the Nursing Program. Applicants do not need to be members of the DAR. However, they must obtain a letter of sponsorship from a Colorado DAR Chapter. The State Scholarship Chair can assist with obtaining the sponsorship letter. All awards are judged based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study (as required), and financial need by a committee of judges outside the NSDAR. A minimum of two but not more than four letters of recommendation from a high school or college or employers who are familiar with the applicant's work must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Daughters of the American Revolution-Colorado State Society for more information.