Competition · In person · Rotates annually (Washington, D.C. in 2026)
NCFL Grand National Tournament
About
The National Catholic Forensic League's Grand National Tournament, held annually over Memorial Day weekend, is one of the largest speech and debate championships in the country, drawing thousands of competitors from roughly 430 schools and 59 diocesan/local leagues. Students compete in events including Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, Student Congress, Original Oratory, Dramatic Performance, and Extemporaneous Speaking, qualifying through their local NCFL league.
What you can win
Trophies to top finishers in each event; medals to octofinalists and quarterfinalists.
Who can apply
- International students
- Can't apply
What it takes
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Rotates annually (Washington, D.C. in 2026)
- How competitive
- Highly selective
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