Debate Scholarships
Offered by Willamette University
- Award
- $4,000
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Conditions worth reading twice
Students interested in joining the Willamette University Debate Union
Essay prompts
Recorded from the provider's application. Read the prompt before you write anything — most rejected essays answer a different question.
- Why are you interested in joining our speech and debate team, and what experiences have prepared you to be a successful contributor to it?
- If you joined our speech and debate team, how would the experience contribute to the success of your post-graduation plans? In other words, what would you gain from this experience, and how do you plan to apply it in the future?
Keeping it after year one
Recipients are required to enroll in the Collegiate Debate course each semester. Recipients must also participate in the Willamette University Debate Union and at a competition at least twice each semester – once as a competitor, and once as a judge.
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Debate Scholarships deadline?
January 18, 2027 (priority deadline). That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Willamette University's own page. That is a priority date rather than a final cutoff; providers often keep accepting applications after one, so check Willamette University's page.
How much is the Debate Scholarships worth?
Up to $4,000. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Does the Debate Scholarships application require an essay?
ScholarDuck recorded 2 essay prompts on Willamette University's application. All of them are listed on this page. That is what we captured rather than their full instructions, so confirm on their page — and read the prompt itself before you write anything, because most rejected essays answer a different question.
Is the Debate Scholarships renewable?
Yes. Recipients are required to enroll in the Collegiate Debate course each semester. Recipients must also participate in the Willamette University Debate Union and at a competition at least twice each semester – once as a competitor, and once as a judge. Renewal conditions are set by Willamette University and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Debate Scholarships?
Through Willamette University. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Willamette University page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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