For the past 6 months CSB has been running our first ever fundraiser to award scholarships to hardworking debaters across the country which have financial barriers to success. Every year, countless extremely dedicated debaters are blocked from their full potential due to lack of funds to cover travel, registration fees, judging hires, and coaching. We are proud to report that the CSB community smashed its goal of $10,000 and fundraised over $14,000 to help alleviate this issue.

We would like to thank everyone who donated no matter what sum. We would also like to thank everyone who shared our fundraiser with their friends, families, and social media platforms. We couldn’t have done it without you.

The scholarship recipients are as follows (most students wanted to remain anonymous to protect information surrounding financial circumstances):

-Junior from British Columbia

-Junior from Indiana

-Freshman from Massachusetts

-Senior from Wisconsin 

-Sophomore from Florida

-Senior from South Dakota

-Junior from Texas

-Junior from Iowa

-Junior from Massachusetts 

-Sophomore from Florida

See what our recipients have said:

“The Circuit Skillbuilder scholarship will allow me to compete at a few national circuit PF tournaments I wouldn’t have been able to attend otherwise. Debating in a geographically isolated region can be incredibly limiting, but this program is helping to change that.” 

– Kai Niendorf 

“I truly wouldn’t be able to compete without the CSB Grant. Debate is something I live for and they have single-handedly made it accessible for me!”

– Anonymous CSB Grant Recipient 

“CSB’s scholarship program provided me with previously gatekept opportunities: the ability to fly out, compete and hire judges at prestigious and expensive national circuit tournaments. Additionally, CSB’s resources are literally a game changer for anyone attempting to enter the PF circuit, as they help you understand the intricacies of case-construction and high-level debate” 

– Anonymous CSB Grant Recipient 

“Circuit Skill Builder is truly focused on helping the debate community. I have sent their free cases to many novices who have told me it’s a great help and their scholarship program genuinely will make debate so much more accessible and equitable. In addition, everyone at CSB makes it their mission to make the space as welcoming as possible while considering the perspectives of disadvantaged debaters. I have experience immense kindness and professionalism at CSB and I’m I hope they continuing to thrive and aid the community.” 

– Apollin Lu 

“CSB has helped me in so many ways. As a debater coming from a trad background in a very small state, competing at the national level has been especially difficult. However, the CSB community has been incredibly friendly and resourceful. The consistent lectures and practice rounds that have been posted on the CSB YouTube page, as well as the resources on Discord, have been very beneficial to my debate career. Additionally, the CSB scholarship has given me some extra funds to continue my debate journey, especially as I continue to dive deeper into the national circuit. I can’t put into words how amazing this organization has been for me and so many other people.” 

– Anonymous CSB Grant Recipient