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!
Scholarship Opportunity!
December 06, 2025: At the Holiday Havoc competition, held in Nampa Idaho, the Sangam Foundation of Idaho proudly announced $10,000 in scholarship opportunities to support Idaho speech and debate students and coaches.
Scholarship Details:
What is it: Five (5) student and five (5) coach scholarships of $1,000 / each, will be awarded to help with airfare, lodging, food, or other travel-related costs for the June 2026 NSDA competition.
Who is eligible: Students and coaches who qualify for, and plan to attend, the June 2026 NSDA competition. Awards will be based on greatest financial need.
How do I apply: Submit the application form linked below, along with a short essay with the requested information outlined in the application form. Application Form Link
When is the deadline: Individuals or teams should email their application and essays to sangamidaho@gmail.com by end of day April 10, 2026. Winners will be notified on April 30th, 2026 and announced on this webpage.
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!