Organization : The American Legion
Scholarship : 78th National High School Oratorical Contest Scholarship 2015
Country: United States
Website : http://www.legion.org/scholarships/oratorical
Important Dates : http://www.legion.org/oratorical
National High School Oratorical Contest Scholarship :
Scholarships are awarded to the three finalists. First place receives $18,000, second gets $16,000 and third takes $14,000.
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Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $1,500 scholarship.
Each first-round winner who advances but does not qualify for the finals receives an additional $1,500 scholarship.
Scholarships may be used to attend any college or university in the United States.
In addition to the national organization’s scholarships, hundreds of scholarships are awarded to participants by posts, districts, counties and departments during earlier levels of competition.
Oratorical Contest :
The Oratorical Contest presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship
The 78th Annual American Legion National Finals:
The 78th Annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest”, National Finals are scheduled for Friday April 10, 2015 – Sunday April 12, 2015 at the Wyndham Indianapolis West hotel. Contest orations will begin at 9:45 am Saturday April 11, 2015 with the finals orations beginning at 10:00 am on Sunday April 12, 2015.
This very special event showcases 54 our country’s best and brightest youth as they present their thoughts on one of the most important documents in our nation’s history, the United States Constitution!
Room reservations can be made at the Wyndham website (click here), group discounted rates apply.
We also ask that you join us immediately following the finals on Sunday April 12, 2015 for the Awards and Recognition banquet, tickets can be purchased from our office for $45/person. We must receive your banquet ticket order by March 31st. Payment may be made via check or money order to “The American Legion”. Contact Mishelle Evans, Administrative Assistant, to make a banquet reservation at 317-630-1204.
Hotel rooms and banquet tickets are available on a limited basis, so please act quickly.
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship :
Since the inception of The American Legion Legacy Scholarship in 2001 following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, The American Legion has offered its support to the children of fallen post-9/11 servicemembers through this scholarship.
Beginning with the 2017 award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a combined disability rating of 50 percent or higher. Our organization remains committed to honoring the memory and service of our fallen and disabled comrades by ensuring their children are afforded the best possible educational opportunities.
Financial Aid Offered :
The total amount of Legacy Scholarship money to be awarded varies based on the amount of donations received each year and the total amount of income derived from interest on the trust each year.
Fifty percent of each amount is made available for awards each year – beginning with the 2017 award year. Each award made is good for one year and may be up to $20,000. The amount of each award is determined by the financial need of that student as determined by fiscal information provided by the applicant during the application process.
Depending on the amount of total money available for award, the number of applicants and the total need in a given year, all applicants might not receive an award. However, The American Legion will strive to offer as many awards as possible.
Contact Address :
The American Legion National Headquarters
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Telephone: (317) 630-1200
Fax: (317) 630-1223