Best Diplomatic Stance
One recipient. Conference fee waived in full, with accommodation and the flight ticket covered by Best Diplomats.
Diplomatic Stance Competition
Honouring excellence in youth diplomacy
The Diplomatic Stance Competition rewards outstanding and emerging young scholars who embody the diplomat of the future.
Entrants receive an official topic with guidelines on structure, submission and the focus areas that make a strong Diplomatic Stance. Every submission is assessed by the Best Diplomats academic team under a transparent framework that guarantees equal opportunity.
Entry fee$50, refundable as a credit voucher
FormatA written Diplomatic Stance on the official topic
EligibilityOpen to participants worldwide, any Best Diplomats conference
Awards31 awards across four categories
Awards
Outstanding Diplomatic Voices
Five recipients. Conference fee waived in full, with accommodation covered for the conference days.
Emerging Leaders
Five recipients. Conference fee waived in full at a Best Diplomats conference. Accommodation not covered.
Honourable Mentions
Twenty recipients. A partial waiver of the conference fee and recognition at the conference.
How it works
- Register and pay the $50 entry fee.
- Receive the official topic, the guidelines and the key focus areas.
- Write and submit your Diplomatic Stance by the deadline in your guidelines.
- The academic team assesses every entry; winners are announced and awards applied to a conference registration.
The entry fee is refundable as a credit voucher valid for a Best Diplomats conference. Awards do not cover visa fees, insurance or personal expenses unless stated.
Enter the Diplomatic Stance Competition
Take the first step toward a career in international diplomacy.