American Legion Department of Montana High School Oratorical Contest

The American Legion Department of Montana's High School Oratorical Contest awards $5,000 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $500 each for third and fourth place at the state level, with additional prizes possible at the national competition. Contestants under age 20 deliver a prepared 8-10 minute oration on the U.S. Constitution plus a 3-5 minute speech on an assigned topic, advancing from the local post level up to the state competition. No Legion family membership is required to enter.

Eligibility

DemographicsOpen to any Montana high school student under age 20; no Legion family membership required.

Applying

1st place $5,000, 2nd place $1,500, 3rd and 4th place $500 each at the department level