National Oratorical Contest

About this scholarship

The American Legion National Oratorical Contest challenges high school students to deliver prepared and extemporaneous speeches on the U.S. Constitution. The 2026 competition provides more than $203,500 in college scholarships to contest quarter-finalists, semi-finalists, and finalists. Students enter through their local American Legion post; the official site directs interested students to submit an Oratorical Competition Information Request for full rules and eligibility.

How to apply

Entry is through a local American Legion post. Deadline for the upcoming cycle has not been announced yet. Check the official site.

Eligibility

Grade levels: High school freshman, High school sophomore, High school junior, High school senior
Location: Nationwide
Citizenship: No restriction listed

Required documents

None listed. Check the official site.

Source

Official listing

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