American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest
Offered by The American Legion, Department of New Jersey · Free to apply
A speech contest on the U.S. Constitution for high school students in grades 9-12. Students start at a local American Legion post and advance through county and district rounds to the New Jersey finals, where the top five win $1,000 to $4,000 in scholarship money; the state winner goes on to the national finals with much larger prizes. Each contestant gives a prepared speech and a short speech on an assigned topic. The money can be used at any accredited trade school, college or university in the U.S.
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How hard is the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to New Jersey residents
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of New Jersey
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, and high school seniors
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Must be under 20 on the date of the national contest and enrolled in high school (public, private, parochial, military or home school).
- Entry starts at a local American Legion post; the student must find a participating post near home or school.
- 5 February 2027 is when local (post) contests must be finished; the state final is 27 March 2027. Ask your local American Legion post for its own entry date.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
- Applications close
- February 5, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest
How much is the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest worth?
The American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest awards $1,000 to $4,000 at the state finals (national prizes up to $25,000).
When is the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest deadline?
The current deadline is February 5, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 5 each year.
Who is eligible for the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of New Jersey; Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, and high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card).
Does the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements.
How hard is it to win the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. What is known: open only to New Jersey residents. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest free to apply?
Yes. The American Legion Department of New Jersey High School Oratorical Contest is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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