$100-$2,000, Illinois Oratorical Program Scholarships 2023

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

$100-$2,000

Nonprofit organization

American Legion, Department of Illinois

Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

31 Dec 2022

Study level

High School

Opportunity type

Scholarships , Grants

Opportunity funding

Partial funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Institution: American Legion, Department of Illinois

Purpose: To enhance high school students' experience with and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. The contest will help develop students' leadership skills and civic appreciation, as well as the ability to deliver thoughtful, insightful orations regarding U.S. citizenship and its inherent responsibilities.

Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students under the age of 20 who are U.S. citizens or legal residents and residents of the state. 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.

# of awards: 11

How to Apply: Application information is available by contacting the local American Legion Post or Illinois Department Headquarters.

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