GEMA World Storytelling Competition for School Students
by Global Education & Mentorship Alliance (GEMA)
Winner's Trophy & Global Recognition
An online, global storytelling competition for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to showcase creativity and public speaking skills through video.
Mode
Online
Fee
₹500
Participation format
Individual
Duration
The competition runs for a specific period, with a final submission deadline.
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Age: 3-18 years. Grades: Kindergarten to 12. Location: Open to all students globally as it is an online competition. No other specific academic or location-based restrictions apply.
- Grade level
- Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery, LKG, UKG & Grade 1 to 12
- Age range
- 3 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- No specific academic requirements are needed.
- Prerequisites
- Participants should be able to narrate a story in English.
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Winner's Trophy
The top 3 winners in each of the five age categories are awarded a trophy to recognize their outstanding storytelling talent.
Certificate
Certificate of Participation
Every participant receives a digital Certificate of Participation. The top 3 winners in each category receive a special Certificate of Achievement.
Career pathways
Participation helps build a strong foundation for future careers in public speaking, media, performing arts, and education by developing crucial communication skills early on.
Recognition
International Recognition
Skills your child builds
Key dates
Last edition
- Registration opened
- 1 May 2026
- Registration closed
- 31 Jul 2026
- Results
- 30 Sept 2026
How to apply
- 1Register for the competition on the official website by paying the registration fee.
- 2Record a video of the child narrating a story within the time limit for their grade category.
- 3Upload the video to YouTube as a 'Public' video or Google Drive with 'Open Access'.
- 4Submit the video link through the official submission form before the deadline.
Rules and guidelines
- A registration fee of US$10 or INR 500 is required per entry.
- The video orientation must be horizontal.
- Video submissions must adhere to the time limits specified for each age category.
- Only one entry is permitted per participant.
- The decisions of the judging panel are final.
Technology requirements
- A device for video recording, such as a smartphone or camera.
- A stable internet connection to upload the video file.
Fees and financial support
Fee details
A non-refundable registration fee of US$10 or INR 500 is required per participant.
Refund policy
The entry fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
About this opportunity
The World Storytelling Competition by the Global Education & Mentorship Alliance (GEMA) is a premier online contest for young narrators. It provides a global stage for children to enhance their creative expression, language skills, and imagination by submitting story narrations via video.
Open to students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, the competition groups participants into five age categories to ensure a fair evaluation. All participants receive a digital Certificate of Participation, and winners are awarded a trophy and a Certificate of Achievement, gaining them global recognition for their talent.
Rounds and format
The competition is conducted as a single-round performance.
How entries are judged
Entries are judged based on the quality of the storytelling performance, not the video production quality. The judging panel considers language proficiency, presentation skills, fluency, coherence, expression, creativity, and the use of props or costumes to bring the story to life.
Selection process
Entries are judged on the quality of storytelling, focusing on language proficiency, fluency, coherence, presentation skills, and creativity. Expression, voice modulation, and the effective use of props or costumes are also considered, while video production quality is not evaluated.
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
What's covered
The competition is not based on a specific curriculum but focuses on general storytelling and performance skills.
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