Rhode Island DAR Good Citizen Award

Any accredited Rhode Island high school may nominate one graduating senior a year as its 'Good Citizen,' based on dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism. Nominees write a timed, two-hour essay on an assigned topic, with entries judged first at the local DAR chapter and then statewide. Two Rhode Island recipients each receive $250, and students who advance to further DAR judging (including national) can win additional awards. No DAR membership is needed to be nominated.

Eligibility

DemographicsNominated by the student's own high school, one nominee per school per year — no DAR membership required to apply.

Applying

Two Rhode Island recipients each receive $250; advancing to higher DAR judging levels can add further awards.