HIGHLIGHTING STUDENT LIVES TRANSFORMED BY DEBATE
2024 Debater of the Year Application
The Debater of the Year award recognizes a debater who demonstrates commitment to debate, improvement in their academic performance and leadership in their school, urban debate league and community.
The Debater of the Year will receive a college scholarship of at least $2,000 and they, along with their partner, will automatically qualify for the Urban Debate National Championship* (UDNC) scheduled for April 11 – 14, 2024, in Evanston, IL. The Debater of the Year will also have the opportunity to deliver a speech at NAUDL’s Annual Dinner in Miami, FL, on May 10. (*If they have not already qualified.)
Finalists in the competition will receive a college scholarship of at least $1,000.
Qualifications
- Seniors graduating in 2024
- GPA of at least 2.00
- Active in their urban debate league for the last two years
- Résumé of leadership service in the debate community
- Available to compete in the NAUDL Urban Debate National Championship
Key Dates
- Jan 3
Application Opens - Jan 26
First Application Due - Feb 9
Finalists Announced - Feb 19
Final Application Due - March 8
Debater of the Year Announced - March 11- April 14
UDNC (Evanston, IL) - May 10
NAUDL Annual Dinner (Miami, FL)
For questions about the application form or process, please contact Taylor Beck at taylorbeck@urbandebate.org.