May 20, 2025
30 minutes
Tayo Aderinokun Auditorium
University of Lagos
₦300,000
10 finalists will be selected
To engage young minds in critical thinking, foster public speaking skills, and spark innovative ideas on transforming education systems through technology and creativity.
To raise awareness, drive dialogue, and inspire action toward reshaping education through innovation, while discovering young talents and empowering secondary school students participation in societal transformation.
Eligible Participants: Senior secondary school students from all schools are welcome to apply.
Application Format: Submit a written essay of not less than 600 words on the topic: "AI in Classrooms: Enhancing Learning or Undermining Educators?"
Important Note: The use of AI for essay generation is strictly prohibited.
"AI in Classrooms: Enhancing Learning or Undermining Educators?"
"Considering the key ethics of AI, is Artificial Intelligence ethical in Africa?"
From all submitted applications, 10 of the best essays will be selected. These finalists will be invited to participate in the live debate competition at the Festival of Change event.
Write your essay on the topic "AI in Classrooms: Enhancing Learning or Undermining Educators?" Ensure it has at least 600 words.
Send your essay to info@festivalofchange.org with the subject line "FOC Debate Competition Application".
All applications must be submitted by May 20, 2025.
The 10 finalists will be notified via email before the Festival of Change event.
Only senior secondary school students are eligible to apply
Essays must be original and not plagiarized
The use of AI for essay generation is not allowed
Include your full name, school, class, and contact information
Late submissions will not be considered
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us at info@festivalofchange.org
Top honors and recognition as the FOC Debate Champion
Runner-up award for outstanding debate performance
Recognition for exceptional debate skills and presentation
Certificates of participation recognizing your contribution to the debate on education, innovation, and technology.
Our panel of expert judges brings decades of experience in education, public speaking, and innovation to evaluate and guide our young debaters.
Head of Judges
An experienced educator and debate coach with expertise in critical thinking and communication skills development.
Judge
A distinguished professional with extensive experience in youth development and educational advancement programs.
The debate competition will last approximately 30 minutes, packed with engaging intellectual discourse and thoughtful argumentation.
Welcome address and introduction of the debate competition, judges, and participants.
Each finalist presents their opening arguments on the topic.
A brief interactive session to engage the audience and participants.
Rebuttal and counter-arguments from each participant.
Panel of judges confer to determine the winners based on presentation, argument quality, and delivery.
Announcement of winners, presentation of prizes, and closing remarks.
Pioneering the future of education through technological innovation and collaborative partnerships across all levels of learning.
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