Scholarships and Contests for Children
There are a number of scholarships and contests available to all children through our adult organizations, whether members of C.A.R. or not. Please use the Contact Form on the Home page if you wish additional information.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
* American History Essay Contest - All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible.
2021 Topic: November 11, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Imagine that you had a brother who lost his life on the battlefields of France during World War I. You and your family attended the November 11, 1921, dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Describe what this meant to you and your family. Why is it important to remember those who gave their lives to serve our nation? Essay must be 300-1000 words depending on the grade level. Due date to DAR chapters will be in December 2021.
* Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay: In 2021, NSDAR established a new high school-level essay contest focused on figures of the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled.
Topic: Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773 – 1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation. Figures may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an everyday man, woman or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small. Students are encouraged to use primary sources (i.e., immediate, first-hand accounts such as letters, diaries, speeches or newspaper reports) for their research, lesser well-known figures are acceptable, but subjects must have been actual participants, i.e. not fictionalized.
* DAR Good Citizens - The DAR Good Citizens program is a wonderful way to recognize outstanding high school seniors in the community. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools that are in good standing with their state boards of education. United States citizenship is not required. The student selected as the school’s DAR Good Citizen must have the following qualities:
* Dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality);
* Service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others);
* Leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility); and
* Patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation) to an outstanding degree.
* Junior American Citizens - The purpose of the Junior American Citizens Committee of NSDAR is to teach America's school children, through JAC clubs and contests, the principles of our democratic government and an appreciation for our great country. Through these opportunities and recognition of the student’s work, we hope to encourage today's Junior American Citizens -- the future leaders of our country. JAC clubs are available for all of America's students. The JAC Committee offers contests in art, creative expression, and community service for preschoolers through grade 12. A child does not have to be a member of a club to enter.
* Theme for 2021: "The 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Rise and Shine for Duty, Honor, and Patriotism. Contest categories - poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner (group entry), poem, short story, and community service (group or individual entry).
Arizona Society Daughters of the American Revolution
* MARY ANN TALLMAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Arizona High School senior preparing to enter an institution of higher learning to major or minor in American History. Details will be provided as interested - contact webmaster.
* THE KATHERINE H. DILLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - This scholarship fund is for students pursuing a career in Physical or Occupational Therapy from an accredited school. It is available to high school seniors or current college students already pursuing a degree in these fields. It is a one-time, one-year award. Students may apply every year that they are pursuing the qualifying major/minor degrees.
Anasazi Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
* Josephine Beeching Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, residing within Maricopa County, Arizona, and preparing to attend a college within the Maricopa County Community College system. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership, participated in school and community activities, and applied scholastic effort to be considered.
* American History Essay Contest - All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible.
2021 Topic: November 11, 2021, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Imagine that you had a brother who lost his life on the battlefields of France during World War I. You and your family attended the November 11, 1921, dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Describe what this meant to you and your family. Why is it important to remember those who gave their lives to serve our nation? Essay must be 300-1000 words depending on the grade level. Due date to DAR chapters will be in December 2021.
* Patriots of the American Revolution DAR High School Essay: In 2021, NSDAR established a new high school-level essay contest focused on figures of the American Revolution, in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled.
Topic: Select a figure from the era of the American Revolution (1773 – 1783). Discuss how he or she influenced the course of the American Revolution, who he or she was and his/her contribution to the founding of a new nation. Figures may be any person, whether a well-known figure or an everyday man, woman or child who supported the American Revolution in ways large or small. Students are encouraged to use primary sources (i.e., immediate, first-hand accounts such as letters, diaries, speeches or newspaper reports) for their research, lesser well-known figures are acceptable, but subjects must have been actual participants, i.e. not fictionalized.
* DAR Good Citizens - The DAR Good Citizens program is a wonderful way to recognize outstanding high school seniors in the community. The DAR Good Citizens program and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. The program is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private secondary schools that are in good standing with their state boards of education. United States citizenship is not required. The student selected as the school’s DAR Good Citizen must have the following qualities:
* Dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality);
* Service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others);
* Leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility); and
* Patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation) to an outstanding degree.
* Junior American Citizens - The purpose of the Junior American Citizens Committee of NSDAR is to teach America's school children, through JAC clubs and contests, the principles of our democratic government and an appreciation for our great country. Through these opportunities and recognition of the student’s work, we hope to encourage today's Junior American Citizens -- the future leaders of our country. JAC clubs are available for all of America's students. The JAC Committee offers contests in art, creative expression, and community service for preschoolers through grade 12. A child does not have to be a member of a club to enter.
* Theme for 2021: "The 100th Anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Rise and Shine for Duty, Honor, and Patriotism. Contest categories - poster, stamp design, photo essay, banner (group entry), poem, short story, and community service (group or individual entry).
Arizona Society Daughters of the American Revolution
* MARY ANN TALLMAN SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT - The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Arizona High School senior preparing to enter an institution of higher learning to major or minor in American History. Details will be provided as interested - contact webmaster.
* THE KATHERINE H. DILLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - This scholarship fund is for students pursuing a career in Physical or Occupational Therapy from an accredited school. It is available to high school seniors or current college students already pursuing a degree in these fields. It is a one-time, one-year award. Students may apply every year that they are pursuing the qualifying major/minor degrees.
Anasazi Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
* Josephine Beeching Memorial Scholarship - Applicant must be a graduating high school senior, residing within Maricopa County, Arizona, and preparing to attend a college within the Maricopa County Community College system. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership, participated in school and community activities, and applied scholastic effort to be considered.
National Society Sons of the American Revolution
* Americanism Poster Contest - This contest will be directed at students in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system. Contest is also open to home schooled students and those in Scouts and C.A.R. The National Society Elementary School Poster Contest will stimulate interest in American History in support of the third, Fourth or Fifth Grade Curriculum. Topic for 2020-2021: Revolutionary War Person(s).
* Americanism Brochure Contest - This contest is open to students in the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught. Contest is also open to home schooled students and those in Scouts and C.A.R. Topic: The Foundational Documents of the United States which include Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Federalist Papers, and Bill of Rights.
* Knight Essay Contest - This contest is open to students in the 9th through 12th grades. Topic: An event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Students must source at least 5 references (at least 3 from published book sources).
Refer to the brochure below for a full listing of SAR scholarship contest opportunities.
Contact Lezlee Alexander for further information and local contacts for any of these contests.
* Americanism Poster Contest - This contest will be directed at students in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught in their educational system. Contest is also open to home schooled students and those in Scouts and C.A.R. The National Society Elementary School Poster Contest will stimulate interest in American History in support of the third, Fourth or Fifth Grade Curriculum. Topic for 2020-2021: Revolutionary War Person(s).
* Americanism Brochure Contest - This contest is open to students in the 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grades, depending on which grade year the American Revolution is taught. Contest is also open to home schooled students and those in Scouts and C.A.R. Topic: The Foundational Documents of the United States which include Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Federalist Papers, and Bill of Rights.
* Knight Essay Contest - This contest is open to students in the 9th through 12th grades. Topic: An event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Students must source at least 5 references (at least 3 from published book sources).
Refer to the brochure below for a full listing of SAR scholarship contest opportunities.
Contact Lezlee Alexander for further information and local contacts for any of these contests.
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