Speech and Debate
Speech and debate build important skills that our kids will carry with them throughout their lives. Communication, character, critical thinking and analysis, and the ability to collaborate in high-pressure situations are all developed through Speech and Debate training and that is why the Sangam Foundation wants to partner with Idaho schools to empower these skills in our students and ensure our students and coaches have equal opportunities to excel!
Congratulations 2026 NSDA Scholarship Winners!
April 21, 2026: The results are in, and congratulations are in order for our 2026 scholarship winners. Funds were awarded to help with travel accommodations for the upcoming NSDA tournament in June!
The Sangam Foundation of Idaho is proud to announce that $24,500 in scholarships has been awarded to students and coaches across several area high schools:
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Borah High School
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Kimberly High School
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Mountain View High School
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Ridgevue High School
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Rocky Mountain High School
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Wood River High School
Good luck to all students representing Idaho in the NSDA tournament this year!
STAIRS
Short for Sangam Training Academy for Idaho's Recognition in Speech and debate, STAIRS is focused on providing training to students wanting to compete at a national level.
We want to partner with local schools and universities to kick off a speech and debate focused training camp to:
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Provide training for students and instructors alike
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Provide additional opportunities to compete against other schools
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Bring in nationally recognized coaches and judges for additional instruction
Stay tuned for further detail!