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American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Competition

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Contest On a national level, the American Legion awards more than $200,000 in scholarships to winners of its Oratorical Scholarship Competition. Maryland conducts the American Legion, Department of Maryland ​Oratorical Scholarship Competition. Purpose Eligibility All contestants shall be citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States, […]

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Maryland History Day

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About Maryland History Day 2025 Throughout Maryland, students will compete in District Contests in February and March, focusing on the 2025 Maryland History Day Contest theme, “Rights and Responsibilities in History.” The District Competition web page contains contest and contact information for each Maryland county: “Find your 2024 district […]

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Freedom Scientific K-12 Student of the Month Program

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Contest The Freedom Scientific K-12 Student of the Month Program offers K-12 students the opportunity to highlight the befits they enjoy using Freedom Scientific accessible assistive technology tools. Eligibility Deadline Prizes Nomination form Freedom Scientific Accessible Assistive Technology Tools Software JAWS® screen reader ZoomText® screen magnifier Fusion® […]

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APH InSights Art Contest

Updated as of October 8, 2024. About the Contest “Since 1992, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has hosted an art contest for artists who happen to be blind. Both amateur and professional artists from around the world enter their artwork in a juried art competition. Original works of 2-dimensional art, sculpture, or […]

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Braille Challenge

Updated as of October 8, 2024. Braille Challenge 2025 Year after year, the Braille Challenge provides braille readers an opportunity to hone their braille and tactile graphics reading skills. The Braille Institute’s Braille Challenge web page is still updating with additional 2025 information, but the information below should help participants prepare for the contest in […]