The Four Peaks Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has awarded Evan Kobley its Jean Boatman Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is named after local DAR member and history teacher, Jean Boatman, who came to Fountain Hills schools in 1990 as coordinator of gifted education for all three schools, promoted history for 46 years in her professional role, served on the board of the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civic Association and was serving on the Fountain Hills School Board at the time of her death in 2011.

This award goes to a high school senior who possesses qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their home, school and community. An essay and letters of recommendation are also required.

Scholarship winner Evan Kobley not only excelled as a student but spent many hours in community service to benefit veterans and first responders and was named NSDAR’s 2022 Outstanding Youth Volunteer, according to a press release. The award is given on a merit basis and applications for this scholarship are being accepted.

For more information about applying for the 2023-2024 Jean Boatman Scholarship, send an email to Four Peaks Chapter Regent, Viree Byrne, at sissy78982@aol.com.