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**DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 23**
- Broadcast nationally on FOX NEWS!
- Deadline May 16, 2008
- Participants pay only $75 including airfare & accomodation
- Winning team receives $2,500 university scholarship
- Runners up receive $1,000 university scholarship
What is the debate program?
iDebate is a five-day leadership development camp for high school students. The program’s purpose is to develop the leadership skills of 48 of the finest student leaders from around America while giving them a platform to share their views on the major public issues of our time. Students will be trained in strategic thinking, planning, communication, teamwork, and persuasion. They will practice their skills through debates. During iDebate, students receive practical training in the art of persuasion, gain in-depth knowledge of various public issues, gather valuable team experiences, and develop relationships with other up-and-coming leaders.
Who are the trainers?
Students will receive training from NCPA’s professional policy analysts and debate coaches, university professors, and university debate students. Moreover, students will have an opportunity to interact with high-profile leaders such as NCPA president Dr. John C. Goodman, professor of leadership Dr. Nathan B. Mellor, and General Tommy Franks, who will teach them about leading large organizations with many competing interests and high stakes.
Who should attend?
iDebate seeks to develop leaders of character to give them experience in dealing with complicated situations requiring plausible resolutions that can be communicated effectively. iDebate is not a purely academic exercise. Accordingly, students selected for the program are not just high academic achievers. Rather, this program seeks to target those students that other students respect and are willing to follow. iDebate seeks out participants that are motivated to work hard to achieve a great outcome. Students should have a track record of leadership and involvement with programs that serve their communities.
How do I apply?
Students wishing to apply for the program must submit an application form, health information form, and short video addressing a problem in their school or community.
