Deadline: June 9, 2024
Applications for the ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition 2024 are now open. The ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition is an innovative platform designed to showcase talents and skillsets of young visionaries from around the world. With a focus on fostering critical thinking and creativity, this competition serves to empower the next generation of leaders.
Through competition offerings, participants are provided with opportunities to showcase their perspectives and ideas through speech and/or writing. Whether it’s addressing global issues, proposing innovative solutions, or exploring emerging trends, participants are encouraged to think outside the box and push the boundaries of conventional thinking.
By providing a platform for young minds to express their ideas and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, they aim to inspire and empower the leaders of tomorrow to create a brighter, more innovative, pioneering, and sustainable future.
Competition Prompt: Through youth-led initiatives, advocacy, and grassroots efforts, young voices and perspectives have proven to be vital catalysts for change. What, in your opinion, is the role of young people in a functioning society?
Prizes
- First, Second, and Third-Place winners will be recognized, along with Honorable Mentions.
- First-place winners for each submission category will be awarded $250.
- First, Second, and Third-Place winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement and their submissions will be published by ChallengeUS.
Eligibility
- Any student, residing in any country, currently enrolled in an accredited high school or college/university, is eligible to participate;
- Students taking academic gap years or semesters are also eligible;
- Submissions (speech or writing) must be in English;
- Any use of AI or plagiarism is strictly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
Requirements
Writing Specific
- Word Limit: 1250 words
- Writing submissions should be in PDF format with a readable font size (11 or 12 pt.) and a professional font style (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.)
- If research is incorporated, any citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) will be accepted
Speech Specific
- Speech Limit: 10 minutes
- Speech submissions should be in MP4 format
- Participants should speak directly to the camera; high audio and video quality is expected
- Visual aids are permitted but speech quality will be the foremost evaluation criteria
Application
- Writing Submission: Participants are invited to submit an original piece of writing responding to the prompt above. They welcome and accept all forms of writing: personal narratives, analytical essays, research papers, prose, stories, poems, etc. Anything you can write, they want it! Strong entries will respond to the prompt displaying a high level of thoughtfulness paired with interesting insights/perspectives through skillful writing.
- Speech Submission: Participants are invited to submit a video showcasing their public speaking skills through giving an original speech responding to the prompt. Anything you have to say, they want to hear it! Strong entries will respond to the prompt displaying a high level of thoughtfulness paired with interesting insights/perspectives through skillful public speaking.
Submit your Writing or Submit your Speech
For more information, visit ChallengeUS Future Leaders Competition.
