Program Length: Varies based on individual research.
Location:In-person at schools all over the world. (check the event calendar)
Admissions Requirement:
- Junior division includes ages 10-13 and senior division includes ages 14-18
- Need to have a program advisor for each team
- 2-3 members per team
- Anyone (from around the world ) with a passion for this program can participate
Admissions Deadline: Check the event calendar
Highlight:
Are you a student ready to explore your curiosities and test your debate skills? The World Scholars Cup may be the debate competition for you! This series of debate competitions opens doors for students worldwide to explore their passion in any subject and any subject beyond common knowledge or the school curriculum. From art to music to history, a team of students will research and debate during the range of 3 competitions to make it to the Annual Tournament of Champions held at Yale University. Contestants that excel at the regional competitions can advance on to the global round and if they excel at the global round, they can be pre-qualified for the Annual Tournament of Champions held at Yale University. There’s much more to this than just winning, with the variety of experiences you will have and knowledge you will gain. Take part in this debate competition to improve your interpersonal skills, and get to research and learn things beyond the topics covered in the classroom. You can research a topic that has always interested you or expand your knowledge about a familiar topic. This series of debate competitions isn’t just a chance for winning a prize, but rather is more of a personal challenge that pushes you to strive and embark on a learning journey! Get Inspiration from Past Winners and Results. You never know-you may just find your new passion! These debate competitions are not limited to a certain location but offer competitions held around the world so find the closest one to you! Check out their Regional Events Rounds for their deadlines and locations here! Take this opportunity to unlock your potential, and apply now!
Cost: Free