Contests for Grade School through High School Students

American History Essay Contest

The purpose of the American History Committee is to promote American history throughout the year by honoring significant historical people, places, dates, and events. Chapters are encouraged to conduct the American History Essay contest. All grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled are eligible.

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

Since 1996, the NSDAR has joined with the National Italian American Foundation to sponsor an annual national essay contest on Christopher Columbus. The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in public, private, or parochial schools, or those who are home schooled.

Contact Historian, Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter, NSDAR, Carol F. Swinehart with your questions and requests for an application form.