The DAR of Michigan Rosamond P. Haeberle Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 to assist Michigan veterans in funding their post-secondary education goals. In order to qualify for this award, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. citizen and Michigan resident.
- Must have served on an active duty status in the U.S. Armed Forces (including service in the National Guard or in an active classification in a Reserve Component) for a minimum of six continuous months (180 days).
- Must be currently serving in the armed services or have received a separation from active duty under honorable conditions. The period of qualifying service will be verified. Current active duty and reserve service members should provide proof of enlistment or commissioning. Those who have been honorably discharged should supply an original or certified copy of the military discharge form commonly referred to as a DD214.
- Must be currently accepted to and/or enrolled in either a two-year or four-year accredited college or university, or a certification/degree program from an accredited technical/trade school in the State of Michigan.
- Must be enrolled at least half-time (6 units) per semester for the duration of the award.
- Must have a cumulative high school or undergraduate GPA of 2.5.
The DAR of Michigan Scholarship Committee will award:
- At least one $1,500 scholarship annually, if funds are available.
- Scholarship dollars to be used for tuition, fees, books, and expenses
Applications will be considered based on the following factors:
- Military service record
- Financial need
- Academic performance
- Potential to succeed in an academic environment
- Extra-curricular activities
- Community service
In order to complete the application packet, students must include to following materials:
- Primary application form (attached) or completed Google Form
- One-page essay
- At least three (3) and not more than three (3) letters of recommendation. Whenever possible, at least one letter should be from a military supervisor holding a pay grade of E-6 or greater. Possible sources for a second letter could include a high school or college instructor, current or former employer, clergy member, or representative from a service organization for which you volunteer.
- College transcript (or high school transcript if just beginning college courses).
- Copy of DD214 (if applicable)
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 1, 2026
Applications can be completed through the Google Forms link, emailed or mailed. Send it to
laulessj@gmail.com with “Haeberle Scholarship” as the subject or mail it to Julia Lauless, 2014
Forestwood Ct, Midland, MI 48642. All items must be postmarked by April 1, 2026.
Applications are available online at:
http://www.michdar.org/about-us/education or Google Forms link
by contacting Julia Lauless, laulessj@gmail.com or ph:989-859-3485
<!– Applications forms will be available in late 2021.