Oratorical Competition
Homecoming 2026 - 3rd Annual Homecoming Oratorical Competition
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Pawley Theatre
APPLICATION & ABSTRACT* DEADLINE: Friday, September 4, 2026
Rules:
Contestants are to use their creativity and imagination in writing and presenting orations. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words. Oratorical presentations must be within three to five minutes.
Oratory Topic:
"Building Greater, Better, More Beautiful Futures: How can we honor Lincoln University’s history while boldly imagining its next chapter?"
Awards:
- First Place: $1,000.00
- Second Place: $500.00
- Third Place: $250.00
A PDF outlining the Oratorical Presentation Criteria and Grading will be provided via email for all submissions.
*An abstract is a short summary of your completed research. It is intended to describe your work without going into great detail. Abstracts should be self-contained and concise, explaining your work as briefly and clearly as possible.