I've been heavily involved in speech and debate throughout high school. I'm curious if there are any scholarships out there that specifically reward students who have this kind of experience. Any insights or advice would be helpful!
Absolutely, there are indeed scholarships that recognize students who have participated in speech and debate during high school. Let me highlight a couple you might find interesting:
1. National Forensic League Scholarships: As a member of the National Speech & Debate Association, high school students become eligible to apply for numerous scholarships.
2. The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest: This is a national contest with scholarships up to $25,000. Students give speeches about the Constitution and citizenship.
3. Optimist International Oratorical Conference: Open to students under the age of 18, these scholarships reward winners of speech contests with amounts up to $2,500.
4. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy competition: This competition asks students to submit a speech based on a particular prompt determined each year, and awards can be up to $35,000.
These are just few of the numerous scholarships available to students with speech and debate experience. You should also look to local or state level organizations that might offer debate or speech centered scholarships. Additionally, some colleges could provide scholarships or financial support to students who intend to join or be active in their school's debate team. As always, you should counsel with your guidance counselor or with the financial aid office at respective universities to find more personalized scholarships.
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