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6th Annual Student Oratory Competition

250 Years

& COUNTING:

"Tell the story of a moment when the American democracy was tested and persevered."

Final Competition:

Rotunda Dome Room

November 16, 2026 5:30PM

Register for the in-person event:

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Undergraduate & Graduate Students:

Apply Now

Applications are due on Sunday, October 25 at 11:59PM

This competition is open to all students currently enrolled at the University of Virginia. There are separate divisions for undergraduate and graduate students.

To enter, please apply via the link below, which requires you to submit both a written copy of your speech and a link to a video of you delivering it.
 

Finalists will be notified no later than Wednesday, November 4, 2026. 

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