American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – The purpose of the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. State finalists will receive the largest scholarship certificates ever—for $2000, $1800, $1600, and $1400 respectively. Final round national awards are $18,000, $16,000 and $14,000 respectively. Awards are redeemable after high school graduation at any college. For more information, including registration, contest rules, and deadlines, visit www.missourilegion.org/programs/oratorical.htm or call 800-846-9023.
American Legion 2009 Scholarship Programs – Several scholarship programs are available for residents of Missouri who are under the age of 21, unmarried, and a descendant of a U.S. veteran with at least 90 days of active service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. Additional requirements, guidelines, and materials may be found at www.missourilegion.org or call 660-627-4713.