Global Youth Speech Competition
- Whitney Casal
- Dec 18, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 18
Theme: Be Brave, Shape the Future
Every voice holds power, and every story deserves to shine. This is more than just a stage—it’s your opportunity to inspire courage, share hope, and speak with confidence.
We invite any youth ages 7-18 to share a speech about one the following themes:
Raise your voice for inclusion
Challenge injustice
Take a stand against bullying
You are highly encouraged to speak from the heart and include personal stories. This is your moment to transform language into power, and help build a more inclusive world!
Registration
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Preliminary Round: submit a registration form, including a personal self-introduction video (no longer than 30 seconds).
Selected submissions will be notified the week of February 3, 2025.
Requirements
Must be between the ages of 7-18.
Open to participants worldwide.
Final speech length requirement is 2-7 minutes.
The speech must be an original work of the contestant and be in English.
Contestants must submit a pre-recorded video prior to the event on March 22, 2025.
Participants will be highly encouraged to fundraise $150 by the final event date (Nevus Outreach will provide a fundraising toolkit in February 2025). Be Brave - help Shape the Future of Nevus Outreach!
Competition Details
The purpose of this event is to offer a platform for youth to share their story, while developing confidence in their public speaking abilities and presentation skills.
Finalists will have access to free online training led by members of Ivy League University debate teams, to support them in writing and presenting their speeches.
Final Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Location: Virtual Gallery
Evaluation & Prizes
The competition will be judged by qualified community members with backgrounds in communications, Toastmasters, and public speaking.
Speeches will be evaluated with the following criteria:
Content Quality (40%): Original and thought-provoking ideas with depth and detail. Clear connection to the theme with a well-structured and logical presentation.
Language Delivery (35%): Competent pronunciation and grammar. Fluent, expressive, and engaging language.
Presentation Skills (25%): Confident and composed stage presence. Effective use of gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Proper time management within the allocated speech duration.
All participants will receive an honorary certificate of participation.
Final winners from each age group will be eligible for a Mark of Love Scholarship from Nevus Outreach, in the amount of $300, $200, $100, or $50. This scholarship may be used toward educational purposes or enriching activities.
Winners will be announced by March 31, 2025.
How to Support
Become an Event Sponsor | Donate to a Contestant's Fundraiser | Attend this Event as an Audience Member |
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For inquiries, please contact info@nevus.org.
This Global Speech Competition is co-organized by Nevus Outreach and Mark of Love.
Please contact membership@nevus.org with questions.
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