Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest

Contest is open to 4th or 5th graders, whichever year the American Revolution is taught. The theme for the poster is usually announced in May of each year.

Information & guidelines can be found at the following website:

Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest

Deadline for Entry: April 1, 2010

Knight Essay Contest

Contest is open to all second through fourth year high school students in public & private schools. Each contestant prepares a written essay on an event, person, ideal, or philosophy associated with the Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the US Constitution.
Guidelines can be found at the following website:

Knight Essay Contest

Deadline for Entry: February 15, 2010

Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

Contest is open to all second through fourth year high school students in public & private schools. Each contestant presents a speech, with a written manuscript, on an event, personality, or document pertaining to the Revolution showing a relationship to America today.
Guidelines can be found at the following website:

Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

Deadline for Entry: February 15, 2010

ROTC / JROTC

This program fosters the principle of the “citizen-soldier” exemplified by the Minutemen of the Revolution. The medal presented to a cadet or midshipman has been approved by each branch of the US Military.
The choice of the recipient of this medal is made by the instructor of each respective unit.
Information can be found at the following website:

ROTC / JROTC

Deadline for Entry: March 1, 2010

Eagle Scout Scholarship

This scholarship contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and who have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. There is no restriction on when the Eagle was awarded.
The application consists of (1) a two page form, (2) a four-generation ancestor chart, and (3) a 500 word essay.
Applications & other guidelines can be found at the
following website:

Eagle Scout ScholarShip

Deadline for Entry: December 31, 2009

SC Society SAR Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any high school senior in an accredited public or private school in South Carolina.
The winner is chosen on the basis of academic achievement and their demonstration of the characteristics which best reflect the principles and beliefs of the SAR.
Guidelines can be found at the following website:

SCSSAR Scholarship 2010 Official Rules

SCSSAR Scholarship 2010 Application Form

SCSSAR Scholarship 2010 Recommendation Form

Deadline for Entry: February 28, 2010

Benjamin Franklin Reading Program

This program seeks to encourage students of all grades to read about the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers.   Students receive a certificate for reading five (5) books about the American Revolution, the Founding Fathers, or other aspects of American Foundational History.  A parent, guardian or teacher certifies that the student has read these books and returns the statement to the local chapter. 

Information, certification form, and other details can be found at the following website:

There is no deadline for participation.

Contact the SCSSAR