Leadership
Public Speaking
Competition
Learning to Be Heard – Global Public Speaking Challenge 2027
Offered by Immerse Education
A free global virtual public-speaking challenge for students ages 14–18, with full and partial TED Summer School scholarships available.
About this opportunity
Learning to Be Heard invites high-school students worldwide to record and submit a one-minute speech sharing a message, idea or question they want the world to hear. Entries compete for full or partial scholarships to the TED Summer School in July and August 2027.
Who can apply
Open globally to high-school students ages 14–18.
What you'll need to apply
Submit a short one-minute video responding to the challenge prompt through the official competition page by the submission deadline.
Key dates
- Competition opens2 Nov 2026
- Submission deadline9 Jan 2027
- Results announced25 Jan 2027
- Scholarship redemption deadline10 Feb 2027
Who is eligible
Open to students worldwide — any nationality may apply.
Tags
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Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from www.ted.immerse.education
9 January 2027