Interschool Debate
Competition 3.0
Welcome to the official website of the GiftedBrain Academy Competition 2026. Bringing together the finest academic minds to contest socio-educational solutions under global standards.
Education by 2030
This season we put a global lens on what learning could , and should look like by the end of the decade.
Global educational equity by the 2030 target: An achievable reality or an impossible milestone?
What's at stake
A ₦200,000 prize pool — cash rewards for winning students and the teachers who coach them.
Includes ₦25,000 teacher reward
Includes ₦15,000 teacher reward
Includes ₦10,000 teacher reward
Awards for participation: Certificates of Participation and souvenirs for all participants.
From classroom to grand finale
Five milestones. One unforgettable journey for your school's team.
- 011 June – 26 June 2026
Stage 1 — Essay
Schools submit essays online. Essay submission = school entry. One essay per school. JSS 1–3 only.
- 024 July 2026
Shortlist announced
Top schools selected. Stage 2 motion and video guidelines sent to shortlisted schools. All schools notified with feedback.
- 035 – 31 July 2026
Stage 2 open
Shortlisted schools record and submit a 7-minute video debate. Main speaker and supporting speaker.
- 0415 August 2026
Finalists announced
Grand Finale schools selected. Detailed feedback sent to all Stage 2 participants. Finalists notified of venue and logistics.
- 0529 September 2026 · Abeokuta
Semi-final & Grand Finale
Finalist schools compete live. Both rounds held the same day. Cash prizes, certificates, and teacher recognition awards.
Moments from last season
A glimpse of the schools, students, and team who made the last edition unforgettable.
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Ready to put your school on the map?
Registration takes about 5 minutes. You'll get a dashboard, deadline reminders, and direct support from the GiftedBrain team.