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2026 DFW Youth English Speech Contest (In-Person), is Back in May!
The goal of the contest is to stimulate young students’ interests and boost their confidence and competence in public speaking by providing an opportunity for them to enhance their speech skills. This event has served the DFW community for over 10 years, and each year it attracts over 100 students from 1st to 12th grades for the contest and hundreds of participants including parents, educators, and volunteers involving this event.
Registration details:
(online only, non-refundable)
Early Bird rate of $10 expires on April 30, 2026 11:59pm CDT.
Registration fee will be $15 starting May 1, 2026, ending May 6, 2026.
Financial Assistance Available:
While the YESC committee strives to accommodate all requests for assistance, please note that our resources for financial aid are limited. Low-income families are encouraged to reach out to our committee to inquire about the possibility of waiving the participation fee. For further assistance, please contact: yesc@cie-dfw.org
For Low-income families, you may be asked to provide one of the proof listed below.
- Pay Stubs: Recent pay stubs or documentation of unemployment benefits.
- Government Assistance Letter: Proof of participation in government assistance programs.(e.g., SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)
- Unemployment: Recently unemployed or facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Student Aid Verification: This is for students enrolled in a low-income student program or attending a Title I school. A copy of the financial aid award letter or student ID.
Contest details:
Who: All 1st to 12th graders (as of Spring 2025) in the DFW area.
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM CDT.
Check-in for the event begins at 12:45 AM.
Contestant briefing[MANDATORY] will begin at 1:35 PM.
Where: UT Dallas JSOM Davidson Auditorium
Information about workshop:
One Free Workshop will be provided to help contestants prepare their speeches. All contestants are eligible for participating the workshop. The Youth English Speech Workshop is designed to help students learn core public speaking skills and gain an understanding of the criteria of a good speech. It also provides an opportunity for students to practice and enhance their speech skills. We have invited experienced speakers from Texas Dragon Toastmasters Club to present crucial techniques in public speaking, including how to organize a speech, how to use vocal variety and body language, and more. Guest student speakers will give demonstration speeches that apply these techniques, which will be followed by live evaluations from experienced evaluators, including Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM).We will also explain the speech contest judging guidelines to prepare you for the upcoming contest on May 9th, 2026.
When:
- April 25th, 2026, 2:00PM-4:00PM CDT
Where: UT Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, ECSS 2.415
To become a YESC ambassador?
This program is designed to encourage leadership, initiative, and community spirit among our participants. We warmly invite each of you to share this contest with your friends, classmates, and peers, and inspire more students to join this wonderful platform for learning and expression.
By participating in the Ambassador Program, you not only help grow our community, but also take on the role of a leader and motivator. The contestant who refers the highest number of students will be honored with the YESC Ambassador Award. If you were invited by someone, please remember to include his or her name in the “Referred By” section when completing your registration.
Questions?
You may contact us at
- Event Chair: Jing Wang
- Email: yesc@cie-dfw.org
Past Event Photos:
2024 Youth English Speech Contest Winners
2024 Youth English Speech Contest Volunteers
2025 Youth English Speech Contest Winners