2012-2013 National Oratorical Contest

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
http://www.legion.org

Purpose of award: To reward students for their knowledge of government and oral presentation skills.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be high school students under the age of20 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.
Target applicant: High school students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $18,000.
Number of awards: Varies
Deadline: December 1.
How to apply: Contact your local American Legion post or state headquarters.