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The SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize invites anyone aged between 16–18 to deliver a speech on one of the ten SPEAR target subjects
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize of £10,000.
Finalists’ speeches will be judged by influential voices on the global stage in a prestigious central London location.
The winner will be awarded the SPEAR Sovereign Minds Oratory Prize of £10,000.
Who are Sovereign Minds?
We are a UK-based educational initiative that works with young people to nurture their skills, mindfulness, curiosity, critical thinking and independence – helping participants to succeed in both their careers and also their roles as responsible global citizens.
We are a UK-based educational initiative that works with young people to nurture their skills, mindfulness, curiosity, critical thinking and independence – helping participants to succeed in both their careers and also their roles as responsible global citizens.
For entrants
The challenge is open to anyone between the ages of 16–18 years old who feel they'd like to speak up, choosing a subject from the ten SPEAR target topics.
So if you care deeply about these global issues, please download the info pack below to learn more.
So if you care deeply about these global issues, please download the info pack below to learn more.
For teachers
Do you want to encourage a student to apply or support a student who has signed up?
Download our info pack below to learn how you can ensure they put their best foot forward.
Download our info pack below to learn how you can ensure they put their best foot forward.
Prestigious venues and open to all
The Quarters, Semis and Finals are being held at some truly spectacular London venues.
And though there is no cost to enter, young speakers who step onto our stage will enjoy a truly priceless experience.
And though there is no cost to enter, young speakers who step onto our stage will enjoy a truly priceless experience.
Choose your SPEAR
Entrants should take a close look at our ten SPEAR targets and connect their passion with purpose by asking themselves, what really matters to me?
