History teacher GRAnt
the American History Teacher Grant
Educators for Grades 5-12
The American History Teacher Grant recognizes educators who distinguish themselves in teaching the history of the American Revolution. The award winner will receive a professional educational opportunity at a national seminar.
An application must be submitted to the local chapter or state society. Teacher candidates interested in entering the local SAR Chapter/State contest must complete the required application and submit a written essay of 500-1000 words describing any extraordinary teaching techniques or innovative projects utilized by the teacher to teach the American Revolution. The applicant should define why they think teaching the American Revolution is important. The essay should also discuss why the teacher wants to attend the educational seminar and how the teacher would use what is learned at the seminar to benefit their colleagues and students in the future.
The grant is open to all American history teachers at the middle or high school levels at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. A teacher who teaches at a home school is not eligible. A teacher who is selected as a winner at a chapter level will then be submitted to compete for the state contest and the winner of the state contest will be a finalist for the national award. The award consists of two separate contests designed to select a teacher at the middle school and high school level. The national winner at each level will be entitled to the benefits described below. For more details, view the American History Teacher Grant Application & Sponsor Form 2025
The grant is open to all American history teachers at the middle or high school levels at a recognized public, private, or parochial institution. A teacher who teaches at a home school is not eligible. A teacher who is selected as a winner at a chapter level will then be submitted to compete for the state contest and the winner of the state contest will be a finalist for the national award. The award consists of two separate contests designed to select a teacher at the middle school and high school level. The national winner at each level will be entitled to the benefits described below. For more details, view the American History Teacher Grant Application & Sponsor Form 2025
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