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Global Debate Championship 2026 — Harvard Merdeka Edition

VOOICE Assembly USA (European Voice Assembly)

A five-day international parliamentary debate championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with fully funded, partially funded and self-funded debater places.

Award
Fully funded: round-trip airfare, 5-day shared 4-star accommodation, meals and championship access (listed at €12.99). Partially funded: accommodation, meals and access, excluding airfare (€699). Self-funded: event access and visa support (€1,199), excluding airfare and with independent travel arrangements.
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Deadline
1 Dec

About the programme

A global parliamentary debate tournament held in Kuala Lumpur from 16 to 20 December 2026, covering four debate tracks on AI, space law, climate economics and human rights versus sovereignty. Participants can apply for fully funded, partially funded or self-funded debater seats, or as delegates and audience members. Selection is based on motivation, debating potential, relevance to debate themes, engagement, commitment to dialogue, and ethical conduct.

Duration: 5 days (16–20 December 2026)

Eligibility

  • Aged 16 to 35
  • School, college or university student, debater, young professional, researcher or changemaker from any country or discipline
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What they look for

  • Motivation and clarity of purpose
  • Debating potential and critical thinking
  • Relevance to global debate themes
  • Academic, professional or debate engagement
  • Commitment to global dialogue and collaboration
  • Diversity, inclusion and ethical conduct

How to apply

  1. Apply through the Apply Now button on the official site
  2. Selection based on the published criteria

Applications are submitted on VOOICE Assembly USA (European Voice Assembly)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Last checked
10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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