Eagle Scout Program & Scholarship ContestThe contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application. The year that the Eagle rank was awarded is not restricted. Each Eagle Scout must complete an application form, a four-generation ancestor chart, and a 500-word patriotic themed essay. The contest must be entered through an Virginia SAR chapter near the student’s residence. For a contest application and rules click on the link above or contact Ken Hawkins, email is [email protected]. Entries for the Virginia contest are due in December 1st each year.Winners of chapter competitions will have the opportunity to compete for one of the three Virginia SAR Cash Scholarship Awards, ranging from $200 to $1000. National First Place Winner receives $10,000; Runner-up receives $6,000; and 2nd Runner-up receives $4,000.
List of state contacts for Eagle Scout Program are at: https://www.sar.org/wp-content/uploads/ComDir.pdf Eagle Scout webpage at: https://www.sar.org/committees/eagle-scout-committee-arthur-king/ Dr. Kenneth L. Hawkins (Chair) Norfolk
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