ChallengeUS
Future Leaders
Competition
Spring 2024 — Results
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Spring 2024 Results
This contest cycle is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered!
March 18
Contest Open
June 14
Contest Close
$250
Top Cash Prize
PROMPT: Spring 2024
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?
Eligibility, Guidelines and Prizes
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
Prizes
- First, Second, and Third-Place winners will be recognized, along with Honorable Mentions
- First, Second, and Third-Place winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement and their submissions will be published by ChallengeUS
- First-place winners for each submission category will be awarded $250
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
