Applications are open and invited for the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition 2024. The last date for registration is August 31, 2024.

About the Organizer

GEMA was founded in 2020 with a mission to provide children with an innovative way to learn.

About the Competition

They are delighted to announce that the GEMA International International Student Speaker Competition is now open to accept Registrations! This all-virtual event will feature the same celebration of young people’s voices, world-class competition, and global cultural exchange as in previous years. The submissions this year will be through Recorded Video Uploads.

Understanding this, GEMA is organizing the “International Student Speaker Competition” through recorded video submission, with the aim to evolve the communication skills among the students, and the future leaders.

The GEMA International Student Speaker Competition has now become a tradition among the students from Kindergarten to 12, competing against each other to exhibit their public speaking skills thus evolving their leadership capabilities. This initiative is envisioned to identify young, powerful communicators and leaders who can communicate their thoughts to inspire the youth and peers in their community.

Categories & Theme

  • Nursery/Preparatory/Kindergarten, All below Grade 1: Any Nursery Rhyme.
  • Grade 1-3: The Importance of Being Kind to Others.
  • Grade 4-6: The Impact of Technology on Our Lives.
  • Grade 7-9: Mental Health Awareness and Reducing Stigma.
  • Grade 10-12: The Future of Work: Adapting to Work from Home, Automation and Gig Economy.

Prizes

  • There will be 1 Winner in each Category, who will get a Trophy and a Certificate.
  • 5 Additional Inspiring and Outstanding Videos in each category will be given Medals and a Certificate.
  • Every participant will get a Certificate.

How to Participate?

Interested students can follow the following steps to participate in the competition:

  • Prepare the Video.
  • Fill out the form here.
  • Pay the Registration Fee of INR 500.
  • Upload the video with other details in the submission form.
  • Only 1 Video per participant.
  • Language: Only English.
  • Speaking time: 1 to 3 minutes.

Application Deadline

The last date for registration and submission of entries is August 31, 2024.

Marking Criteria

  • Content / Substance: 25 Points
  • Oratory skills: 25 Points
  • Presentation skills: 20 Points
  • Clarity of thought: 20 Points
  • Confidence: 10 Points.

Contact Information

In case of queries, please write an email to: contact@studentspeakercompetition.com or contact at: +971-527809450.

Click here to view the official notification of the GEMA International Student Speaker Competition 2024.