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George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest

The Sar Foundation Inc

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • High school students (grades 9-12)

Overview

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

What The Sar Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$3.99M
Median grant
$3.99M
  • By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY.

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Fields of Work

  • Education
  • History
  • Academic enrichment

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