Orators Public Speaking Competition For Young Nigerians: Win N2,000,000 in Prizes

Published: 13 Sep 2024

The Orators is Nigeria’s premier public speaking competition, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of eloquent, visionary leaders. Tailored for young Nigerians aged 18 to 25, the program is designed to build the oratory, leadership and innovation skills of young leaders.

The Orators Program is a rigorous and immersive competition delves deep into the art of public speaking and effective leadership. Participants embark on their journey with a comprehensive selection process and online bootcamp, followed by an intense on-site where they are challenged to articulate their ideas, inspire their peers, and demonstrate their potential as future leaders. 

The Orators Speaking Competition

Application Deadline	September 30, 2024
Value	N2,000,000
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Contest
Sponsor	The Orators
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of The Orators Speaking Competition

Mentoring and Coaching from highly successful international Orators and Coaches

Receive top-notch training to expand your mind and improve your skills

Win national awards and recognition to boost your career and transform your profile

Get a top-rate certificate to enhance future career and job prospects

Total Cash Prize of N2,000,000

• Including N1,000,000 for the Grand Prize Winner,
• N500,000 for the second prize, and others cash prizes

Requirements for The Orators Speaking Competition

• Must be a Nigerian citizen
• Must be aged 18 at the time of application and not older than 25.
• Must be currently enrolled in a University or college education or have graduated from a University/College.
• Must be WILLING and ABLE to attend the "The Orators Academy" in the chosen location.
• Must ADHERE to all Terms and Conditions of the Program

Selection Process

Timeline:

• Deadline: September 30th, 2024 Apply to Participate
• October 1st - 16th, 2024 Our team will review and notify you if you are selected
• October 21st - 26th, 2024 Pay #10,000 and Attend Orators Online Audition via Zoom
• October 31st, 2024 Only the Top 30 will be invited as Semi-finalists
• November 18th - 23rd, 2024 30 Semi-finalists attend Online Bootcomp and the top 12 finalists will be chosen
• December 18th - 21st, 2024 Top 12 finalists attend the “Grand Finale” in Abuja. Accommodation, feeding and transportation support will be provided.

The Orators competition places a premium on holistic development. Contestants will be evaluated based on the following key criteria:

• Coachability: Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow from feedback.
• Research Rigor: Capacity to gather and analyze information effectively.
• Clarity of Thought: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and logically.
• Excellent Presentation: Strong delivery, stage presence, and audience engagement.
• Attitude: Positive mindset, grit, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship.

Application Deadline

September 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to The Orators on docs.google.com to apply