The application deadline for The National Public Forum Challenge Tournament is Friday, November 16. Some very big names have already submitted their applications. The application form is online.

The National will be limited to 16 teams and will use a challenge format in the elimination rounds. The tournament will be held at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

PFDebate is sponsoring the The National. Scholarship money totaling $1200 will be awarded to the finalists: $800 to the champions and $400 to the finalists.

Questions about The National should be directed to the tournament director, Jason Kline.