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ROTC/JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ROTC/JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award

Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

JROTC Bronze Medal Program:

JROTC Unit members

Provided by local SAR chapters for unit-level presentation

JROTC Enhanced Program:

Must be enrolled in 3rd year of 4-year JROTC Program OR 2nd year of 3-year JROTC Program (must be junior)

Must be in Top 10% of JROTC Class

Must be in Top 25% of High School Class

Must submit 500-700 word original essay on designated topic

Recommendations required from Senior Military Instructor and Principal

Focus Areas:

"Citizen-soldier" principle as exemplified by American Revolution's Minuteman

Leadership potential

Military bearing

Scholastic achievement

Award Levels:

Unit level: SAR Bronze ROTC Medal

Enhanced Program: Chapter, State, and National level competitions

JROTC Endowment Medal:

Recognizes significant financial contributions to JROTC Endowment Fund or Service Academies Awards Fund

Qualification: Minimum $1,000 donation (may be given over 5-year period)

Bronze oak leaf cluster for additional $1,000 donations

Silver oak leaf cluster for sixth $1,000 donation

Medal suspended from red and silver drape

Available in full size and miniature

Donors at $1,000 and up honored at Donor Awards Breakfast

Program Mission:

Recognize remarkable cadets who will become community leaders

Serve their country

Perpetuate spirit of Minutemen who defended freedom

Contact:

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

Phone: (502) 315-1777

How to Apply

JROTC Bronze Medal Program:
1. Nomination by JROTC Unit
2. Presentation at unit level by local SAR chapter

JROTC Enhanced Program:
1. Cadet must submit:
- Application form
- 500-700 word original essay on designated topic
- Recommendation from Senior Military Instructor
- Recommendation from Principal
2. Must meet eligibility criteria (3rd year of 4-year or 2nd year of 3-year program, top 10% JROTC, top 25% high school)
3. Submit through chapter level
4. Chapter winners advance to state level
5. State winners advance to national competition

JROTC Endowment Medal Contribution:
1. Make donation of $1,000 or more to JROTC Endowment Fund or Service Academies Awards Fund
2. Donation may be spread over 5-year period
3. Checks made payable to NSSAR with notation for fund choice
4. Distribution of medal through ROTC/JROTC/Service Academies Committee

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