Middle School: Grades 6-8

High School: Grades 9-12

Contestants are required to deliver a

4 to 5 minute speech on the theme,

12 contestants will receive an award.

The top six (three middle and three high school students) will be required to

present their speeches on the day of the event and compete for the scholarship by category.

1st place in each category:

(middle and high school contestants) $500 each

2nd place in each category:

(middle and high school contestants) $300 each

3d place in each category:

(middle and high school contestants) $200 each

4th place in the high school category;

(high school only) $150

The top 10 runners-up:

(5 middle and 5 high school contestants) $100 each

Scholarships are payable to the student.

All contestants must be present the day of the event to receive their award.

(No charitable donations or grants are used to fund these scholarships.)