James Madison Speech Writing Competition
Every Spring, Providence Christian College hosts a unique scholarship opportunity: The James Madison Speech Writing Competition.
This is an exclusive event for prospective Providence Witherspoon Honors Program students to compete for a full tuition scholarship.
Competition participants will submit both the written text and oral delivery of a 3-5 minute speech on an assigned topic.
Event Information
Please check back at a later date for the 2026 event details.
Housing is available on campus for all competitors. The competition is only open to Witherspoon applicants. In order to compete, follow the application steps below.
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Providence Christian College
464 East Walnut Street
Pasadena, California 91101
Office of Admissions
(626) 696-4030
admissions@providencecc.edu
The Mission
The mission of Providence Christian College as a Reformed Christian institution is to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts, and fully engaged in their church, their community, and the world for the glory of God and for service to humanity.