Florida District Exchange Americanism Speech Contest
$1,000 - $3,000
Mar 27, 2026
United States
individual
About This Opportunity
The Americanism Speech Contest is one of the Florida District Exchange Clubs' most honored traditions. Since 1946, this contest has been dedicated to providing area high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors with an opportunity to address themselves to the opportunities and challenges of this country's democratic institutions, express their patriotic thoughts and ideas, hone their oratorical skills and self-confidence, and compete for scholarships. The contest offers a $1,000 scholarship at the local division level, with the local winner advancing to compete for a $3,000 scholarship at the State District level. Eligible students enrolled in the Manatee or Sarasota County School Districts must submit their application and speech by the deadline. The local Division 8 speech contest takes place at Keiser University on Lakewood Ranch, with the first-place winner advancing to the State of Florida District Contest held in Destin, Florida. The Division 8 Exchange Clubs sponsor the Division 8 winner by paying for one room night at the conference hotel, Friday dinner and Saturday youth luncheon for the student and one chaperone. This scholarship opportunity is specifically designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to develop their public speaking skills while exploring themes of American democracy and patriotism. Any previous first place winner of the state district contest is not eligible to compete again.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- United States
- Residency
- United States
- Project in
- United States
- Applicants
- individual
Application Details
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Review process
Students compete in a local Division 8 speech contest, with the first-place winner advancing to the State of Florida District Contest
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- Award Amount
- $1,000 - $3,000
- Application Deadline
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March 27, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 25 days
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