Stella Corcoran White established the Carl, Stella and Michael White/Eliza O'Niel and Michael O'Niel Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund. Annual scholarship recipients were chosen by a DAR committee of six members who served staggered two-year terms. Eligibility requirements include test scores, participation in school activities, community service, self-determination, and need.

In 2001, the Captain William Sanders Chapter voted to relinquish the trusteeship of these funds to the Port Arthur Higher Education Foundation, which was established in 1973 to promote the arts, sciences and programs of Port Arthur College, now Lamar State College-Port Arthur. The District Court of Jefferson County approved the chapter's request to transfer the trusteeship of nearly half a million dollars into their fund. The Port Arthur Higher Education group is headed by a fifteen member board of directors and administers over $3,000,000. in scholarships to deserving students.

The Foundation benefits Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Scholarship winners may use their $1,000 award to attend any accredited college or university they select. The eligibility requirements are the same.

Scholarships remain our chapter's largest commitment to our community. Each year, we give $20,000 to scholars who are selected from five area schools; Port Arthur Memorial, Monsignor Kelly, Nederland, Port Neches, and Sabine Pass High Schools. We honor the scholars each spring with a reception for the winners, their parents and school counselors. 

This board also selects the scholarship winners from the applications received each year.

Mrs. White's legacy will continue in perpetuity.