Immerse Education and TED Learning to Be Heard - Global Public Speaking Challenge

Learning to Be Heard is a free global public speaking challenge that invites young people to share an idea, message or question that matters to them. Entrants submit a short one-minute video in response to a prompt about what difference they would most like to see 100 years from now.

The emphasis is on authenticity, original thinking and the strength of the idea rather than polished delivery.

The competition is open to students aged 14 to 18 from anywhere in the world. Entries must be in English, but there is no language proficiency requirement, and judges are looking for the clarity of the idea rather than perfect performance.

Participants can use the challenge as a first step towards expressing their views with confidence and developing communication skills.

Strong submissions are considered for full or partial scholarships to TED Summer School. The challenge is run by Immerse Education in partnership with TED, and the scholarship can be used for TED Summer School courses in person or online, depending on the winner’s age and preferred format.