Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest

Sons of the American Revolution runs this national oration contest for students in grades 9-12 (public, parochial, private, and homeschooled students all eligible), who write and deliver a five-to-six-minute speech and manuscript on a topic tied to the American Revolution, judged on composition, delivery, and historical accuracy. Students advance from their local SAR chapter to the state level and then to nationals. National prizes run $8,000/$5,000/$3,000 for 1st through 3rd place, $500 for the next three finalists, and $200 for every other national contestant.

Eligibility

Fields of studyHistory · Public Speaking

Applying

Tiers: $8,000/$5,000/$3,000 for 1st-3rd, $500 for 4th-6th, $200 for other national finalists