The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Contest will be held on February 6, 2010 (9am-1pm) at the University Center on the campus of The University of North Florida. The contest first place Recipient will be awarded a $1000.00 education award to the college of his choice. Prospective contestants must complete the registration form and mail to the P.O. Box address below no later than Jan 15, 2010.Speeches must have original content and cannot exceed more than 800 words (minimum 4-maximum 6 minutes).The members of Upsilon Lambda and the MLK Oratorical Committee will then determine which contestants will compete at the event on 2/6/2010. Tickets to attend this extraordinary event will be $30.00 which includes a breakfast and a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial information package. There is no cost for students selected to compete. 1st Place – Recipient - $1,000 Scholarship award; 2nd Place – Recipient - $700.00 Scholarship award; 3rd Place- Recipient - $500.00 scholarship award; Several Book Vouchers Stipends will also be given away. ****All Scholarships and stipend checks will be made out to the college or university of the recipient’s choice upon the receipt of the recipient’s acceptance letter.
Upsilon Lambda Chapter P.O. Box 40081 Jacksonville, Fl 32202 Attn: MLK Oratorical Committee