Four Star Debate: Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks is a leadership development camp for the finest high school students from across the nation and world. Each summer, these students will gather to voice their views, positions and concerns about some of the most important public policy issues of our day.

Hosted by the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute, the National Center for Policy Analysis, and the Academy of Leadership & Liberty at the Oklahoma Christian University, these students will be immersed in the key issues affecting our country. Presenting their ideas in a free-style debate, and moderated by a nationally known debate moderator, students will have a chance to share their vision for the future with their peers and the American public.

Through Four Star Debate, our goal is to develop young leaders of character who are well informed about our communities’ issues, who are able to communicate a vision for a better future and who can work with people from all walks of life to change the world.

Students will be trained in strategic thinking, planning, communication, teamwork and persuasion and will practice their skills through debate. During the program, students receive practical training in the art of persuasion, gain in-depth knowledge of various public issues, gather valuable team experiences, and develop relationships with other up-and-coming leaders.

Students receive training from NCPA’s professional policy analysts and debate coaches, and university debate students. Additionally, students will have an opportunity to interact with General Tommy Franks who will teach them about leadership. The camp is both very demanding and very rewarding for the students. Selection will be based on applications and nominations. Students must be in their junior or senior year of high school to be eligible.

For more information, visit 4StarDebate

Sponsor a student for Four Star Debate 2010 in Amman, Jordan

"I have learned so much and become a much more confident speaker, and person."
- Rebecca

"I have gained knowledge and skills that many adults lack."
- Josh

These are just a few of the comments from 2009's Four Star Debate participants.

Your sponsorship can change a life forever! Please consider sponsoring one or more students for Four Star Debate 2010 in Amman, Jordan.

A $500 scholarship sponsors one student. To sponsor a student, please visit https://secure.ncpa.org/fourstardebate/.

Four Star Debate - Developing Leaders with General Tommy Franks is to be held at the Kings Academy in Jordan this year, 4-10 July. King Abdullah II is hosting the students along with the NCPA, General Franks Leadership Institute, and Oklahoma Christian University.

Twenty-four students will be selected from the U.S. and twenty-four students from the King's Academy in Jordan to meet and discuss the peace process in the Middle East.

Your sponsorship will help defray costs for airfare, accommodations, meals and transportation for this international experience of a lifetime.

Students will be trained in strategic thinking, planning, communication, teamwork and persuasion and will receive debate training from NCPA's professional policy analysts, debate coaches and will have an opportunity meet with General Tommy Franks and King Abdullah II.

The goal of Four Star Debate is to develop young leaders of character who are well informed about our communities' issues and today's most important public policy issues and the skills to work with people from all walks of life.

If you know a high school junior or senior who would like to apply for Four Star Debate, visit www.oc.edu/fourstar. To sponsor a student, please visit https://secure.ncpa.org/fourstardebate/. For more information on sponsorships, contact Michael Hayes at mth@tommyfranks.com or 580-481-0345.