The SAR Youth Video Contest is an exciting new format where you can share what you know about the American Revolution. Tell us about a person, battle, document, or event during the American struggle for independence and do it in video form. The key is to BE CREATIVE! Your project could be filmed or animated. It could look like a cable news broadcast or a pretend movie trailer. Perhaps you will create a music video or even a rap battle. Show the judges you can think outside of the box.
Entries must contain ORIGINAL content and must be based on scholarly research of the presented topic. Content may not violate copyright laws. The subject of the entry should focus on an event, personality, document, or topic pertaining to the American Revolution. Emphasis on the 250th anniversary of the Revolution is recommended. The style, approach, and perspective are not limited.
• Eligible contestants: 6th – 12th grade students
• Video length: 3 – 5 minutes
• Individual or group projects accepted
• At least three research references are required
• Videos submitted to Chapter by: January 15
• Chapter winners submitted to State by: February 1
• State winner submitted to National by: February 15
National Contest awards:
• First Place: $1500*
• Second Place: $500
* The First Place winner at the National level will also receive a stipend of up to $1500.00 to reimburse travel to the 2025 SAR National Congress in Connecticut, to participate in the Youth Awards Luncheon.
North Carolina SAR Contest awards:
• First Place: $500
• Second Place: $250
The contest will be administered at the Chapter, State, and National levels. Contestants begin the process by applying to their local SAR Chapter coordinator. Each first-place winner will advance to the next level. Awards at the Chapter level are at the discretion of the Chapter. At-Large entries may be accepted in the absence of local programs.
Find your local North Carolina SAR Chapter at this link: https://ncssar.org/chapters/
For further information, please contact:
• North Carolina Chairman: Denny Colvin,