Education

Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest

The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts interested in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest.  The contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and, except as provided in the paragraph below, have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application.  The year that the Eagle rank was awarded is not restricted.

Temporary Transition Rules Extension – Any youth who registered as a member of Scouts BSA between February 1, 2019, and December 1, 2019 and was granted an extension by the National Council BSA to complete the Eagle Scout rank requirements after they have turned 18 years of age, will have 365 days from the date their Eagle Scout application was validated by the National Advancement Program Team to enter the contest.  A copy of the approved extension must be attached to the contest application.  College plans do not have to be completed in order to receive the awards. 

Three awards are given: National First Place Winner receives $10,000; Runner-up receives $6,000; and 2nd Runner-up receives $4,000.  The First Place Winner will be asked to appear at the NSSAR Annual Congress, held in June or July, to be recognized and receive the award.  The awards may be taken as either a cash award, or as a scholarship to an educational institution.  An Eagle Scout may apply for the contest in more than one year if they meet the age requirements, but no more than $10,000 total will be awarded to any one Eagle Scout.  Prizes and recognition may also be awarded at the SAR Chapter and State Society level.  Each Eagle Scout must complete an application form, a four-generation ancestor chart, and a 500-word patriotic themed essay.

Eagle Scout Application (Revised 2019)

Four-Generation Ancestor Chart

Example Essay Topics

Contacts

Previous Winners