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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute hosts this debate series for students in grades 9 to 12, who compete for a share of $50,000 in scholarship awards. The 2027 season includes in-person regional invitationals in cities such as Irvine, Las Vegas, and Salt Lake City, plus a nationwide online regional. One winner from each region advances to the National Championship with flight and hotel covered.
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