| National Oratorical Contest | |
|---|---|
| Purpose: | To reward students for their knowledge of government and oral presentation skills. |
| Eligibility: | Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents. Students first give an oration within their state and winners compete at the national level. The oration must be related to the Constitution of the United States focusing on the duties and obligations citizens have to the government. It must be in English and be between eight and ten minutes. There is also an assigned topic which is posted on the website, and it should be between three and five minutes. |
| Deadline: | Local American Legion department must select winners by March 18 |
| Award Amount: | $1,500-$18,000. |
| Number of Awards: | Varies. |
| Renewable: | No. |
| How to apply: | Applications are available from your local American Legion post or state headquarters. Deadlines for local competitions are set by the local Posts. |
| Sponsor: |
American Legion Attn.: Americanism and Children and Youth Division P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone: 317-630-1249 Fax: 317-630-1369 Email: acy@legion.org |
| Website: | Visit Scholarship Provider's Website |
