The Oratorical Contest in Texas offers high school students a chance to compete for scholarships, with a grand prize of $20,500. The competition begins in October, allowing participants to showcase their oratory skills. The process involves local, district, division, and department-level contests, culminating in the Department Finals in February.
Scholarship Details
- Grand prize: $25,000 in scholarships
- Awards at the local, district, division, and department levels
- Additional scholarships for participants advancing to higher stages
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to high school students in grades 9-12
- Participants must be sponsored by their local American Legion Post
- Contests follow National rules and guidelines
Application Process
- High schools can sponsor one contestant to the district level
- Local contests must take place between November 1st and December 20th
- Contestants advance from local to district, division, and department levels
- Department Finals will be held on Monday, February 17th (with an alternate date of February 26th)