Historical Society Announces Scholarships for 2026

The Dana Point Historical Society will be awarding two $1000 scholarships honoring prominent women in the history of our community.

Doris I. Walker was a historian and the author of many books about local history as well as a founding member of the Dana Point Historical Society. Barbara F. Johannes is President Emeritus and Historian of the Dana Point Historical Society.

ALL graduating High School students who live in the City of Dana Point (92629 or 92624) and are planning to attend community college, university or trade school are eligible. The award is based on need, interest in history and community service.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 2026. They can be submitted by email to heidihhyde@gmail.com by that date. Please include a transcript and 1-2 letters of recommendation.

The application can be fillled out here and will be sent to DPHS here: Scholarships

Hard copy of the application can be downloaded from here: Paper Application

Interested students can also contact their school guidance counselor for an application.