Opportunity for Qatari Students in 2026 to Represent Qatar at the World Schools Debating Championships in Bulgaria
Applicant criteria
- NationalityQatar
- Age14 - 19
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
- Job locationQatar, Bulgaria
- Deadline2026-12-31
Opportunity description
QatarDebate Center invites eligible Qatari nationals to join the National Debate Team 2026 and compete for the chance to represent Qatar at the World Schools Debate Championships (WSDC) 2027 in Bulgaria. Participants attend weekly training before QatarDebate selects five people to represent the country; the announcement does not specify an application deadline.
About the Qatar National Debate Team
Training starts on 20 September 2026 and is scheduled weekly from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The announcement also says weekly training begins at the end of September and leads up to the selection dates. Final team selection is tentatively expected in late November. QatarDebate will select five individuals to represent Qatar at WSDC 2027 in Bulgaria.
Applicants need to be available for weekly training sessions and travel during the summer of 2027. The announcement does not state the training venue or provide further details about the selection stages. Explore other competitions and awards or browse opportunities for young people.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is for Qatari nationals aged 14 to 19 by July 2027. Applicants should be able to attend weekly training and travel in summer 2027, and must have parental approval and support. A good foundation of general knowledge is preferred.
Key Highlights
- For Qatari nationals aged 14–19 by July 2027.
- Weekly sessions from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a listed start date of 20 September 2026.
- Final team selection is tentatively planned for late November.
- Five selected participants will represent Qatar at WSDC 2027 in Bulgaria.
- Applicants must be available for weekly training and summer 2027 travel.
Benefits
The program offers participants the following benefits:
Participation in specialized weekly debate training sessions.
Development of critical thinking, analytical skills, and logical argumentation.
Improvement of public speaking, persuasion, and rebuttal skills.
Gaining experience in structured dialogue and engaging with different perspectives.
Expanding general knowledge and the ability to discuss a wide range of topics.
The opportunity to compete for one of five positions on the national team.
The possibility of representing Qatar at the 2027 World Schools Debating Championships in Bulgaria, for students who are ultimately selected.
Gaining teamwork and communication experience in a competitive training environment.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be Qatari nationals.
- Applicants must be aged 14–19 by July 2027.
- Availability for weekly training sessions.
- Availability to travel during summer 2027.
- Parental approval and support.
- A good foundation of general knowledge is preferred.
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Opportunity for Qatari Students in 2026 to Represent Qatar at the World Schools Debating Championships in Bulgaria