Battle of Brooklyn Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Essay Contest
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Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all Eagle Scouts with an interest in the American Revolution to participate in the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest.
The contest is open to Eagle Scouts who are actively registered in a unit and have not reached their 19th birthday in the year of application. (The year the Eagle rank was earned does not matter.)
Chapter-Level Awards:
- 1st Place – $150
- 2nd Place – $50
- 3rd Place – $25
State-Level Awards:
- 1st Place – $800
- 2nd Place – $500
- 3rd Place – $300
National-Level Awards:
- 1st Place – $10,000
- 2nd Place – $6,000
- 3rd Place – $4,000
- 4th Place – $2,000
- 5th Place – $1,000
- 6th–10th – $500 each
- 11th–15th – $200 each
The First Place National Winner will be honored at the SAR Annual Congress in June or July, with travel and lodging provided. Awards may be taken as cash or as a scholarship.Participants must submit:
- An application form
- A four-generation ancestor chart
- A 500-word patriotic-themed essay
The contest takes place in three phases—Chapter, State Society, and National—and usually begins at the Chapter level. Local deadlines may vary, so applicants should contact their local SAR State Eagle Scout representative for details.
Eagle Scouts — Share Your Story!
The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Essay Contest is your chance to bring history to life, honor our nation’s founders, and compete for scholarships.
Write. Submit. Be recognized.
To get started, download the essay package and reach out to our Chapter Eagle Scout Coordinator for details and support.
Contact: Gary Lane
Email: GaryLaneSAR@gmail.com
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Essay - Winner's Circle
2025
Eagle Scout Markos Zaranis of Troop 27 - Staten Island, NY
1st Place Winner in Chapter, and the 1st Place winner in the State competition.
2024
Eagle Scout Joseph Gottleib of Troop 132 - Staten Island, NY
1st Place Winner in Chapter, and 3rd Place winner in the State competition.
Eagle Scout - Certificate of Recognition
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Are you a troop leader or parent of a new Eagle Scout?
The SAR proudly recognizes this achievement by presenting each Eagle Scout with a certificate of recognition at their Court of Honor.
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