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George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

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Overview

George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • High school students (grades 9-12)
  • Focus Areas:

  • Original essays exploring events that shaped American history

  • Topics must be based on original research

  • Must deal with an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with:

  • - The American Revolution
    - Declaration of Independence
    - Framing of the United States Constitution

    Competition Structure:

  • Chapter level

  • State Society level

  • National Society level
  • Recognition:

  • National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Approved Program (2017-18)

  • Selected winning essays featured on SAR website
  • Donor Recognition:

  • Donors at $250 and up honored at Donor Awards Breakfast

  • Recipients recognized with awards
  • Contact:

  • Compatriot Ernest B. Coggins, Jr.

  • Address: 809 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-2619

  • Phone: (502) 315-1777
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Write an original essay based on original research
    2. Choose a topic related to:
    - American Revolution events, persons, philosophy, or ideals
    - Declaration of Independence
    - Framing of the United States Constitution
    3. Submit to chapter level
    4. Chapter winners advance to state level
    5. State winners advance to national contest
    6. Contact Compatriot Ernest B. Coggins, Jr. or visit the foundation website for specific application requirements

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationhistoryacademic-enrichment

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