Nationally, the Sons of the American Revolution honors the leadership development and public service commitment of young people with awards to about 2,500 Eagle Scouts, 2,500 JROTC cadets (high school), 500 ROTC cadets (college), and one senior at each of the U.S. military service academies (West Point, Annapolis, Colorado Springs, and New London). Eagle Scout JROTC In North Carolina, most of our state’s chapters provide opportunities for youths to participate in several youth scholarship competitions designed to deepen their understanding and appreciation of our nation’s founding through expression in art, writing and oration. These contests are first sponsored at the […]
The SAR awards the ROTC Medal to foster the principle of the “citizen-soldier”, exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. This award is presented by a Chapter, a State Society, or the National Society to ROTC or JROTC cadets who are selected for having a high degree of merit with respect to leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence. The recipients are selected by the Commanding Officer of the ROTC or JROTC unit, who should be given full latitude in making the selection. The SAR ROTC Medal is approved by the United States Army, the United States Navy, the […]
The contest is available to 3rd, 4th and 5th graders across North Carolina. Rules for the Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest The North Carolina SAR Americanism Committee is pleased to announce the North Carolina Americanism Poster Contest to stimulate interest in American History in support of the established school curriculum. This contest is directed at students in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades, depending on which year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system – including ecumenical and home-schooled students. The contest is also open to members of the Cub Scouts and Brownies and CAR (Children of the American Revolution) […]
For students in the 7th or 8th grades The Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest The North Carolina SAR Americanism Committee is pleased to announce the National Americanism Middle School Brochure Contest. The aim of this contest is to stimulate interest in American History in support of the established school curriculum. This contest is directed at students in the 7th or 8th grades, depending on which year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system – including ecumenical and home-schooled students. This completion was begun to aid studies at the school grades following elementary school and before the sophomore […]
Contest is open to all students in grades 9-12 The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest The Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations contest, open to all students in grades 9-12, supports the Secondary School and SAR education objectives by perpetuating the stories of patriotism, courage, tragedy, and triumph of the men and women who achieved the independence of the American people. These stories are universal ones of man’s eternal struggle against tyranny, relevant to all time, and will inspire and strengthen each generation as it is called upon to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions. […]
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all US Citizen and Legal Resident students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. To participate, students must submit an original 800- to 1,200-word essay based on an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Each student’s essay will be […]
Contest is open to 6th – 12th grade students The SAR Youth Video Contest is an exciting new format where you can share what you know about the American Revolution. Tell us about a person, battle, document, or event during the American struggle for independence and do it in video form. Entries must contain ORIGINAL content and must be based on scholarly research of the presented topic. Content may not violate copyright laws. The subject of the entry should focus on an event, personality, document, or topic pertaining to the American Revolution. Emphasis on the 250th anniversary of the Revolution is recommended. The […]
NC SAR Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program For many years the SAR has recognized the many common bonds of purpose and principles shared by the SAR and the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts achieving the rank of Eagle Scout have demonstrated their belief in these common principles. For this reason, the SAR believes that Eagle Scouts are deserving of special recognition for their dedication and accomplishment. There are two elements to this recognition. First, there is a recognition of all new Eagle Scouts. This does not depend on any later decision by the new Eagle Scout about whether to […]
Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all American history teachers, whose approved curriculum teaches students about the American revolution era from 1750 to 1800, to apply for the Dr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award. The award is open to all American history teachers at the middle or high school levels at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. A teacher who teaches at a home school is not eligible. A teacher who is selected as a winner at a chapter level will […]
