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Welcome to
ONE STORY AWARD 2024 NY

-Speech Division-

PLEASE NOTE!

This contest has two divisions:

1. Speech Division

2. Beauty Queen Model Contest 

 This HP is dedicated to the Speech Division.

We enthusiastically encourage you to join us for this unique event!

Final Contest date:

May 23rd 2024

Location: Scandinavia House

(58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016)

Time: 6PM-9PM

Apply period: April 2, 2024 - May 11, 2024

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What is the OSA?

ONE STORY AWARD (OSA) was created in 2022 with the motto “Shin-Shin-Bi-Zai” (mental and physical beauty) to expand learning opportunities from Japan to the world for language and cultural exchange and to create a place where everyone, regardless of age or environment, can challenge themselves and continue to learn and grow.

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​About the Contest

PLEASE NOTE!

This contest has two divisions:

1. Speech Division

2. Beauty Queen Model Contest

 This HP is dedicated to the Speech Division.

We are looking for people who be interested in Japan, level up career and are able to action for better community & world. Participants in Speech Division will be give a speech about " Beauty & Peace".

Requirement: Students (regardless of age) 

Prize

The grand prize winner will be invited to the next ONE STORY AWARD being held in Japan (It is scheduled to February 2025).

In particular, 

Flight tickets from New York to Japan
(round-trip ticket)

PLEASE NOTE!
Provided that you participate in the next ONE STORY AWARD being held in Japan.

(It is scheduled to February 2025).

Not included other expenses except for above the round-trip ticket. 

(ex. hotel fee, travel insurance, private sightseeing expenses etc.)

01

Process

Application / First Screening

Application period:

April 2, 2024- May 11, 2024

Requirement: Students (regardless of age)

Please fill out and send the following application form.

 

02

Announcement of First Screening results

After application screening, successful applicants will be contacted  by email by May 13, 2024.

Please note that if after entering you are not contacted by the secretariat by May 5, unfortunately, your application was not accepted.

*​Please email us a summary of your speech at a later date.

03

Final Contest

Date: May 23rd 2024
Location: Scandinavia House
(58 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016)
Time: 6PM-9PM

If you have been selected as a finalist for the Speech division, please give a speech to the contest judges and audience.

Participants in Speech Division will be give a speech about " Beauty &Peace".

: What is beauty for you  makes society peaceful?

Please speech your Opinion.

 1)  What Idea do you have for making the world more peaceful?

 2)  What is a beautiful mind and way of thinking for you?

 3)  Please include 1 sentence about your interest in Japan.

- Apply -

Apply period: April 2, 2024 - May 11, 2024

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