2024 Summer High School Speech Competition
Join Us in Shaping the Voices of Tomorrow!
We are proud to announce our 2024 Summer High School Speech Competition, inspired by the engaging format of TED Talks. This exciting opportunity allows high school students to showcase their speaking talents, share their innovative ideas, and compete for prestigious awards.
Eligibility
High School Students (grade 9-11)
The first 20 registrants will receive a $100 gift card.
All participants will have the opportunity for speech training.
Date
First Round: July 7th, 2024
Please email a share link (such as iCloud Drive or Google Drive) for your speech video and send a copy of your student ID to info@leaderny.org by July 7, 2024. Speeches should be 5-7 minutes long. The top 10 contestants will be selected and notified by July 21st.
Final Round: August 10th, 2024
The final competition in New York is tentatively set for August 10th, 2024.
Awards
Finalists Awards:
1st place: $500, 2nd place: $300, 3rd place: $200.
Special Awards: Best Courage Award: $200, Best Humor Award: $200, and Best Creativity Award: $200
All participants will receive a New York Youth Roundtable certificate.
Co-hosted by
New York Youth Roundtable
International Leadership Foundation
Chinese American Youth Civil Service
How To Apply
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Submit the Application Form below
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Please email a share link (such as iCloud Drive or Google Drive) for your speech video and send a copy of your student ID to info@leaderny.org by July 7, 2024.
(Ensure your submission includes your full name, school, and chosen topic)