1. Applications must be received by the local SAR Chapter representative by December 8th. 

2. An essay of a minimum of 1000 words, discussing the importance of teaching the American Revolution and providing details of any extraordinary teaching techniques or innovative projects utilized to teach the American Revolution. The essay should also discuss why the applicant wants to attend the Freedom Foundation, Colonial Williamsburg, Jefferson Seminar, or the SAR Annual Conference on the American Revolution, and how the teacher would use what is learned at this summer workshop in future classes.

3. Grant Applicants will download, print and fill out the National Society Application found at the following link and submit with all materials.

4. Include signed letters of recommendation from the applicant’s supervisor and/or principal stating why the applicant is qualified for this grant. Additionally, supplemental letters of recommendation from those who have firsthand knowledge of the applicant’s teaching techniques may also be submitted.

5. Applicants will submit a photograph with their application, which may be used by the SAR to publicize the recipient’s award. The photograph will not be returned.

6. A signed and dated “Release & Discharge of Responsibility Form” must be submitted with the application.

7. All application materials shall be submitted digitally on 8 ½” x 11” standard paper and submitted by email to their local NJ Society Chapter President listed at this link, with a cc to NJSSAR Education Committee member, Roger S. Williams at roger@PrincetonSAR.org  

Grant Requirements

1. Applicants in this contest agree that the interpretation of the rules and decisions by the judges and the SAR shall govern without exception.

2. One-half of the prize will be a cash award for personal and unrestricted use. All recipients will receive an IRS Form 1099 got taxable cash prizes.

3. One half of the prize will be a credit for the purchase of educational supplies for the classroom directly related to the American Revolution. Reimbursement for supplies is not considered a taxable gift and an IRS Form 1099 will not be sent to the recipient. 

4. All recipients will be sent a form explaining the expense reimbursement rules along with an expense claim form. It will also include information about contacting the approved seminars. Additionally, it will include reimbursement guidelines as to acceptable classroom supplies and educational materials.

5. Any recipient is not eligible to participate in subsequent contests. Although no teacher may win a second grant, unsuccessful applicants may continue to apply for subsequent contests.

6. An applicant must submit an application for this grant through the SAR Chapter and State Society in which the school campus is located and where the teacher is employed. The teacher may live in an adjoining state, but the application must be submitted through the State Society where the school campus is located.

Requirements for the National Award

1. Applicants agree that they will submit a report of their attendance at a workshop/seminar to the SAR no later than 30 days following the completion, discussing their experience and how they will utilize that in their classroom. The winning applicant also agrees he or she will be available, schedule permitting, to attend an annual NSSAR Congress or Leadership Meeting to report on his or her experience. It is understood that if the NSSAR extends an invitation to the recipient to attend, the recipent’s travel and lodging expenses will be paid by SAR, subject to the reimbursement guidelines of this grant.

2. The national grant is specifically for graduate programs in the American Revolution and is not redeemable for its monetary value. If the grant recipient is unable to attend an educational seminar during the year in which the grant is presented, the recipient may attend in a subsequent year. The recipient must attend a seminar within 24 months after the grant is announced, or the grant will be forfeited.