15/06/2026
WOMEN’S FEDERATION FOR WORLD
PEACE – UK
www.wfwp.org.uk
43 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NA
2026 NATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN’S SPEECH CONTEST
(18 to 29 years old)
Submission Deadline: 28th August 2026
Method of Application: Submit your own written composition by email only, in relation to
this year’s theme:
‘Courage In Action: Stories of Feminine Leadership & It’s Relevance Now’
Adopt this theme in your composition.
As part of the National Young Women’s Speech Contest (YWSC) application process, a mandatory
application fee is required:
To complete your application, all National YWSC applicants are required to submit a non-
refundable fee of £12.00 to WFWP UK. This fee contributes to the administration, operational
costs, and overall maintenance of the program. Please find the payment details below.
Bank Account of WFWP WFWP PayPal:
Bank Name: RBS.
Sort Code: 16-00-82
Account No.14333369
IBAN: GB64RBOS16008214333369
BIC: RBOSGB2L
https://paypal.me/WFWPUK?locale.x=en_GB
Please include a payment reference, i.e., full name -
YWSC 2026.
For example; Sandra Henry - YWSC 2026
Telephone Interview: Shortlisted applicants will undergo a telephone interview which
will be recorded and evaluated, resulting in the selection of 7 finalists. This will be conducted
in the second week of September.
The results will be communicated to all candidates by Sunday, 20st September 2026 at the
latest.
Evaluation Process:
Speaking Skills:
Fluency
Content:
Naturalness of Delivery
Grammatical Correctness
Vocabulary
Clarity of Argument
Structure and Flow of Discourse Originality
Presentation Skills:
Delivery
Stage presence
Connection with Audience Time
Management
Answering Questions:
Accuracy
Appropriateness of Language
Relevance to Questions
Persuasiveness
Communication Strategies
Please complete all sections of this form and return it to [email protected] with your essay.
Personal Information:
Full Name: ________________________________________________________________
Preferred Name (if different): _________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ____ / ____ / ______
Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________________________
Postcode: __________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________
Phone Number: _____________________________________________
Additional Needs? _____________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Number: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ Post Code: ____________________
Declaration & Consent
By signing this form, I confirm that:
● The information provided is accurate and true.
● My speech is my original work and not generated by AI.
● I understand that judges’ decisions are final.
● I consent for my speech to be used by WFWP UK
● I consent to data and media usage (signed in a separate document)
● I have paid the £12 entrance fee.
Applicant Signature: _______________________________________________________
Full Name: _______________________________________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ______
Submission Instructions
on this form.
● Email to: [email protected]
● Submission Deadline: 28/08/2026
Attach composition here
