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National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament

DeadlineRolling
LocationDistrict tournaments nationwide; National Tournament location varies by year
EligibilityGrades 9-12
CostAward: see listing

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Key details

Deadline
Rolling / no deadline
Status
Open
Grade levels
Grades 9-12
Location
District tournaments nationwide; National Tournament location varies by year
How to apply
Members only

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About

The National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament is the United States’ largest yearly academic contest, gathering speech and debate students who have qualified through NSDA district tournaments to compete in dozens of events.

Who can apply

Students in grades 9–12.

Students from NSDA member schools (grades 9-12) who qualify through a district tournament or the Last-Chance Qualifier.

Subjects

PolicyJournalism

Tags

SpeechDebateAcademic

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