Sponsored by The American Legion
More than $203,500 awarded across all contest rounds(estimated)
Deadline not published
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.
Entry is through a local American Legion post. Deadline for the upcoming cycle has not been announced yet. Check the official site.
None listed. Check the official site.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Audio-essay contest for high school students with a $35,000 top national scholarship and more than $1.6 million awarded overall each year.
Annual art contest for K-12 students; five national finalists each receive a $10,000 college scholarship, with one chosen as the National Winner.
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Information last verified July 23, 2026.