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The IMPACT Coalition is pleased to announce that we are funding scholarships to summer debate institutes for New York Urban Debate League participants during the summer of 2008. Scholarships will be given to students who have shown dedication to debate, have been responsible members of the NYUDL community in the past year, and plan to continue to act as leaders for their debate team. The number of scholarships that each school receives will depend on the size of the debate team, travel to invitational and non-NYUDL tournaments, and teacher recommendation. Scholarships are open to first-year high school students, sophomores, and juniors who have debated in the NYUDL this year. In consultation with debate coaches, the IMPACT Coalition will determine which students are sent to which institutes. We will often send students from the same school to different institutes to maximize resources. Check your exam and vacation schedules first.
Students should do the following to apply for a travel scholarship:
Potential Institute Dates and Locations:
If you have not been to a debate institute and you are a first or second year debater, you may choose from:
Emory University, Atlanta, GA June 8—21
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT July 9—22
Towson University, Baltimore, MD June 23—July 4
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA July 12—July 26
Coalition Institute & Training Initiative New York, NY August 18-August 30
If you have been to a debate institute and have 2 or more years of debate experience, you may choose from:
University of North Texas, Denton, TX June 22—July 12
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI June 22—July 12
Towson University, Baltimore, MD June 23—July 4
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA July 5—July 26
University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO July 20—August 2
Coalition Institute & Training Initiative New York, NY August 18-August 30
Please note the following:
1) CITI, Towson and Gonzaga are potential institutes for students regardless of their level of experience and previous attendance at institute. Gonzaga has several tracks and an amazing lecture team including James Roland, JP Lacy and Cate Morrison.
2) You may be considering applying to a college (for school, not for debate institute) that is not listed in the category of institutes for which you are eligible, but that appears in the other list. If so, and you would like to attend the institute on that list so that you can familiarize yourself with the college, you may apply for an eligibility waiver.
3) Coaches, please be aware that Emory, Vermont, and Towson offer coaches’ workshops. There is not a separate application process for this, but if you are interested in attending, please let us know.
4) In addition, coaches may be asked to attend an institute as chaperones. If you are available, please let us know.
5) Northwestern has instituted a grade requirement so only students who meet their academic standards will be included.
6) If you have applied for a different institute than the ones listed, please inform your coach ASAP.
What the Scholarships Include:
Scholarships include the cost of airfare, transportation from the airport to the Institute, food, travel insurance, debate materials, and a small stipend to help with out-of-pocket expenses. Scholarships will not include transportation to/from the airport in New York, telephone calls, etc. The IMPACT Coalition will purchase plane tickets and pay tuition directly to the institutes. Students awarded scholarships will receive registration packets for the institutes and contact information for the institute administrator. Some students may receive partial scholarships to facilitate more student participation.
More Information:
To learn more about these workshops, go online!
University of Vermont World Debate Institute http://learn.uvm.edu/wdi/
Towson University Debate Institute http://www.budl.org
University of North Texas http://www.meangreenworkshops.com/
Gonzaga Debate Institute http://www.gonzagadebate.com/
UMKC Summer Debate Institute http://umkcsdi.com/
Emory National Debate Institute http://www.emory.edu/BF/endi/endi.html
Coon Hardy National Debate Institute http://www.northwestern.edu/nhsi/CoonHardy.htm
Michigan National Debate Institute http://www.michigandebate.com/
CITI 2008 applications will be available soon. Completing the application will ensure your spot, as well as necessary supplies and evidence sets. Join us in August for more innovative daily freestyles, demonstration debates lab experiences, and coaching from top debaters.
Name: _________________________________ School: ______________________________
Home Address: __________________________________________________ Apt #: _______
City: ____________________________ State: ____________ Zip Code: _________________
Home Phone: ____________________________ Gender:_______ Birth date: ______________
Grade you are currently in (circle one): 9 10 11 G.P.A.: ___________
Did you attend debate institute last summer? ________ If so, where? _____________________
Please complete either part A or part B below. When ranking your preferences, please keep in mind the dates for your Regents exams, which are scheduled for June 15-23.
A. If you have never attended debate institute and you are in your first or second year of debate, please rank the debate institute you would prefer to attend on a scale of 1-5, 1 being most preferred and 5 being least preferred:
____CITI____Towson ____Gonzaga____ Emory ____Vermont
B. If you have attended debate institute previously and you have 2 or more years of debate experience, please rank the debate institute you would prefer to attend on a 1-5 scale, 1 being most preferred and 5 being least preferred:
____ Gonzaga ____CITI_____ Northwestern ____North Texas ____Towson ____ UMKC___Michigan
How many NYUDL tournaments did you attend this year? ______________________________
Did you attend any non-NYUDL tournaments this year? ________________________________
If so, which ones? _____________________________________________________________
Which Regents exams are you taking in June? ______________________________________
What is the date and time of your last Regents exam? ________________________________
Please list the number of hours per week that you spend on debate, and explain how you spend that time. (i.e. research, writing, debate practice, etc.)
List any awards you have won in debate this year, and note the tournaments at which you won those awards. (Speaker and Team Awards)
Please list other extra-curricular activities in which you participate and the number of hours per week.
What are your summer plans in addition to/instead of attending a debate institute? (eg- vacation, work)
In the space provided, please submit a response to each of these questions in the space provided. Please type or neatly print your responses.
2. Describe your dedication to debate as an activity and your potential as a leader. Explain your leadership roles on your team, with specific emphasis on recruiting new debaters and assisting the coach. Outline your plan to use the knowledge and experience you gained from attending a summer workshop to help your debate team and the NYUDL.
3. Please submit a piece of original debate work with your application. It can be a brief with original research, a written overview of a debate position, a frontline against a particular argument, etc. Submit only your own work and limit it to two pages. Attach your work to your application.