International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)
Teams of 3-6 research and write a policy debate brief on a global issue, advancing through written elimination rounds to live oral debates in NYC.
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National Economics Challenge
Teams tested on micro/macroeconomic principles and world economy knowledge across state, semifinal, and national rounds.
National Speech & Debate Tournament (NSDA)
The largest academic competition in the world; 7,000+ students qualify through state/district tournaments to compete in policy, LD, public forum, congress, and individual speech events.
NFFTY Screenplay Competition
Filmmakers/writers 24 and under submit short screenplays/pilot scripts; finalists win cash and passes to NFFTY, the world's largest festival for young filmmakers.
NSDA National Tournament / Debate Circuit
Students compete in policy, LD, public forum, and congressional debate through school teams, qualifying via districts toward Nationals, which features legislation on topics like federal jobs guarantees and Arctic policy.
All American High School Film Festival
Students submit short films across 13+ categories; official selections screen at a live festival/Teen Indie Awards with scholarship prizes.
California National Debate Institute (CNDI)
The premier West Coast summer debate camp near UC Berkeley.