Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award

Sons of the American Revolution Foundation · National

The Sons of the American Revolution Foundation runs the Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award for Eagle Scouts registered in an active Scouting unit who have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. Entrants submit a two-page application, a four-generation ancestry chart, and a 500-word patriotic-themed essay through a local SAR chapter (or, in some cases, a state SAR society), then advance from chapter to state to the national contest, where 1st place receives $10,000, 2nd place $6,000, 3rd place $4,000, 4th-5th place $500 each, and 6th-10th place $200 each.

Eligibility

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

DemographicsMust be an Eagle Scout registered in an active Scouting unit who has not turned 19 during the year of application.

Applying

Award$0.2k–$10k

DueSubmitted through your local SAR chapter; deadlines vary by chapter/state

EssayRequired

Rec. lettersNot listed

RenewableNot listed

Awards/yr10

National placements: 1st $10,000, 2nd $6,000, 3rd $4,000, 4th-5th $500 each, 6th-10th $200 each.

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