Rumbaugh Oration Contest
Students give an original oration on an event, person, or document of the Revolutionary War. Chapter deadline: December 31.
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Programs & Contests
Scholarships and recognition for Kansas students from 5th grade through high school and JROTC, plus an award for American history teachers.
Competition begins at the local chapter level. Chapter winners go on to the state contest, and state winners compete nationally for larger scholarships. Students living more than 75 miles from a chapter may enter “at large.”
✒️ Oratory & Writing
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High school · 10th–12th gradeKnight Essay Contest
Students write an essay that links the American Revolution to the present day. Postmark deadline to the chapter: December 31.
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Elementary · 5th gradePoster Contest
A poster contest for 5th graders, the grade where the American Revolution is taught. Open to public, religious, and home schools.
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Middle schoolSgt. Moses Adams Brochure Contest
Students make a tri-fold brochure on a founding document or Revolutionary event, judged on content, creativity, and correctness.
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6th–12th gradeYouth Video Contest
Students tell the story of a person, battle, document, or event of the Revolution in a creative, original video.
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Eagle ScoutsArthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
Recognizes Eagle Scouts who share the SAR’s principles of patriotism and American heritage. National prizes up to $10,000. Entry deadline: December 31.
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ROTC & JROTC cadetsJROTC Recognition Program
The SAR ROTC Medal honors cadets chosen by their unit commander for leadership, military bearing, and general excellence.
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Middle & high school teachersDr. Tom & Betty Lawrence American History Teacher Award
For teachers of the American Revolution era (1750–1800). The national winner may receive benefits worth up to $3,000.
Details →About Children of the American Revolution
Children of the American Revolution is an organization for anyone under the age of 21 who has is descended from a man or woman who showed loyalty in the American Revolutionary War. Children of SAR members would be eligible for NSCAR.