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The "Presidential 1776 Award" is a new 'civics contest' launched to celebrate America's 250 birthday. And while some students have 'mixed feelings' about President Trump, they'll be going all out to win a $150,000 scholarship.Read on, and we'll show you how to watch the "Presidential 1776 Award" online from anywhere in the world using a VPN and potentially for free.The United States were formally founded back in 1776, and there's lots of celebrations going on this year to commemorate that pivotal moment in human history, including the "Presidential 1776 Award" ceremony.This is a civic showdown, recognizing excellence in American founding history, boasts a total prize pool of $250,000 (one thousand for every year America has existed). The brightest, most deserving students across the country will receive a share, with the ultimate winner earning a massive $150,000 scholarship.If you want to see how it all plays out live on the night, here's to watch the "Presidential 1776 Award" online from anywhere in the world.How to watch 'Presidential 1776 Award' 2026 for freeYou can watch 'Presidential 1776 Award' on CBS at 8 p.m. on June 30.Don't have cable? Use the YouTube TV free-trial to access to CBS broadcasts.The event will also be available the following day on Paramount Plus – one of our favorite streaming serviceesPro tip: there's a sneaky way to get Paramount Plus Essential for free with the Walmart Plus 30 days for $1 trial.Abroad when the event takes place? Use NordVPN to unlock your bargain stream of the big show.How to watch the 'Presidential 1776 Award' from anywhereIf you’re traveling and find that your usual streaming apps stop working outside your home region, a VPN (virtual private network) can help. It lets your device connect via a secure server back home, so you can use your existing subscriptions as normal.Tom’s Guide has tested a wide range of services, and NordVPN is the one we favor.Using a VPN is straightforward; follow these steps.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As noted, NordVPN is our preferred option.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list.3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount+ and stream the "Presidential 1776 Award" onlineHow to watch ‘Presidential 1776 Award' in the U.S.
