For more information about how to apply for any of the scholarships, awards, and contests, or to learn more about any of the listed programs, please contact Karen Andrews, Regent – dargrandcanyon@gmail.com
SCHOLARSHIPS
DAR Scholarship
DAR provides scholarships to outstanding students in the following categories: History, American History, Political Science, Preservation, Medicine, Nursing, and Occupational and Physical Therapy. College scholarships are also offered to qualifying students graduating from DAR schools, disabled students, and to children of DAR members. DAR presents awards to the honor graduates of the nation's top military academies.
High school through adults returning to school.
DAR provides scholarships to outstanding students in the following categories: History, American History, Political Science, Preservation, Medicine, Nursing, and Occupational and Physical Therapy. College scholarships are also offered to qualifying students graduating from DAR schools, disabled students, and to children of DAR members. DAR presents awards to the honor graduates of the nation's top military academies.
High school through adults returning to school.
AWARDS
DAR Youth Citizenship Award
This award was established to foster among schoolchildren a greater appreciation of the qualities of citizenship Americans must possess if our country is to remain sovereign and independent. Known formerly as the Good Citizenship Award, it is presented to children in grades 5–11 who are dedicated to honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism.
DAR Good Citizens Award
The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree.
This award is given to outstanding high school seniors for their contributions to their communities and schools.
This award is given to outstanding high school seniors for their contributions to their communities and schools.
Outstanding Veteran Youth Volunteer Award
The Outstanding Veteran Youth Volunteer Award is presented to a youth volunteer who provides service for veterans and is 14 years of age as of January 1 of the year of the award, and not older than 21 years as of January 1 of the year of the award. The award is given in recognition of outstanding or unusual care given to veterans. The candidate for the award serves as a role model for peers and consistently demonstrates the qualities of leadership.
CONTESTS
American History Contest
More than 4,000 schools participate in this annual contest with nearly 66,000 essays submitted yearly. Medals and certificates recognizing class participation are awarded to students and outstanding teachers. Please contact the chapter for more details on the current essay topic and associated deadlines.
All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin.
More than 4,000 schools participate in this annual contest with nearly 66,000 essays submitted yearly. Medals and certificates recognizing class participation are awarded to students and outstanding teachers. Please contact the chapter for more details on the current essay topic and associated deadlines.
All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible. This contest is conducted without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin.
Junior American Citizen Contest
Open to all students pre-K-12. JAC promotes good citizenship through teaching U.S. history and the principles of government. The programs provide practical ideas for patriotism that children can use at home, school or in their communities. Children can participate in various contests on the local, state, and national level. Currently, there are more than 270,000 JAC members in public, private, and parochial schools, and community centers.
Membership is free.
Open to all students pre-K-12. JAC promotes good citizenship through teaching U.S. history and the principles of government. The programs provide practical ideas for patriotism that children can use at home, school or in their communities. Children can participate in various contests on the local, state, and national level. Currently, there are more than 270,000 JAC members in public, private, and parochial schools, and community centers.
Membership is free.
PROGRAMS
Constitution Week Program
In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17–23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915, on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. We have materials, programs and trivia for any age! We want to know what your school does to celebrate and educate our Constitution. Let us know if we can help facilitate education regarding your Constitution!
For any age!
In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17–23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915, on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. We have materials, programs and trivia for any age! We want to know what your school does to celebrate and educate our Constitution. Let us know if we can help facilitate education regarding your Constitution!
For any age!
Flag of the United States of America Program
The main objectives of the Flag of the United States of America Committee are to keep the flag flying, protect it continuously under all conditions, and educate citizens regarding its correct usage. To achieve these goals, the Flag of the United States of America program targets the 5th grade because it is during this year that the students gain a real understanding of American History. This 90-120 minute presentation given by our Chapter Flag Chairman, a retired energetic and passionate teacher, includes:
1) Q and A with the Flag Code as our guide
2) The Pledge of Allegiance has had five revisions! We’ll discuss what they were, as well as discuss the meaning of the Pledge
3) Reader’s Theater…My Name is Old Glory
4) Folding the Flag properly with respect.
Grade 5. Other grades can be accommodated as well.
1) Q and A with the Flag Code as our guide
2) The Pledge of Allegiance has had five revisions! We’ll discuss what they were, as well as discuss the meaning of the Pledge
3) Reader’s Theater…My Name is Old Glory
4) Folding the Flag properly with respect.
Grade 5. Other grades can be accommodated as well.
ONGOING INVOLVEMENT
Children of the American Revolution
The Children of the American Revolution is an organization similar to the DAR that trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.
For kids, ages 0-22, with an ancestor who aided or served in the American Revolution in some capacity.
Visit https://sites.google.com/site/arizonasocietycar/ for membership.
For kids, ages 0-22, with an ancestor who aided or served in the American Revolution in some capacity.
Visit https://sites.google.com/site/arizonasocietycar/ for membership.
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