- Grades6 to 12
- Cost$100 to $2,000
- FormatEither
- WhereBoth
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Debate and speech competitions for students under 18
Speech and debate runs on a circuit rather than a single event. You join a school team, travel to invitational tournaments through the year, and collect qualifying results toward a state or national championship. The formats differ sharply, so pick one before you start: Public Forum rewards accessible argument, Policy rewards research volume, Lincoln-Douglas rewards philosophy.
- Grades6 to 12
- Cost$25 to $1,500
- FormatEither
- WhereBoth
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- Grades9 to 12
- Cost$50 to $1,500
- FormatTeam
- WhereIn person
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- Grades6 to 12
- Cost$100 to $3,000
- FormatEither
- WhereIn person
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- Grades9 to 12
- Cost$200 to $6,000
PreparationBids earned at qualifying tournaments across a season
FormatEither
WhereIn person
Debate and speech
World Scholar's Cup
A team academic competition combining debate, collaborative writing, a quiz bowl and a scholar's challenge, with rounds in dozens of countries.
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- Grades6 to 12
- Cost$100 to $3,000
StructureDivisions by grade or level
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