Alumni Portal
Your journey with Brooklyn Debate League doesn’t end when you graduate high school.
There are lots of ways for you to stay engaged with Brooklyn Debate League after high school graduation.
We promise to make it worth your while: we provide financial support, mentors, professional networking, employment opportunities and, more than anything else, a community that will have your back.
We strongly recommend that all BDL alumni sign up as Alum Fellows (see below) - it basically means you agree for us to give you money and support - and if you’re looking for additional ways to engage with the community, check out the other programs, too.
If you have any questions, reach out to our Alum Coordinator at mosab@brooklyndebateleague.org
Alum Fellows
Once you graduate from a BDL Partner School, BDL is committed to providing you the support you need to reach your goals as an Alum Fellow.
Over your college career, BDL will provide you with:
A $100 stipend every semester to reimburse for college-related expenses, plus a one-time matriculation stipend of $200
Access to alumni activities and social events, including monthly check-ins with a peer mentor
Job networking, career support, and help with semester/ summer employment and internship opportunities
Emergency financial assistance (subject to approval and availability)
Online Judges
I don’t have to tell you about our online judges - all of you know exactly what I’m taking about! Online judges were the reason you were able to debate at our scrimmages, now pay it forward to the next generation.
This is a stipended position: $50 for Thursdays (3:30-5:30pm) and $75 for Fridays (6:15-9pm). You are not obligated to come every time, but the more you come, the better!
Cohort Captains
Cohort Captains support the implementation of the BDL Alumni Fellowship, a program designed to guide BDL graduates as they navigate post-secondary education, internships, and early career pathways.
Cohort Captains will work closely with Alumni Fellowship Coordinator to help facilitate the annual fellowship cohort. In this role, Captains will provide peer mentorship, track fellows’ progress, and help coordinate programming that supports alumni success. This position offers a valuable opportunity for individuals interested in education, mentorship, youth development, and peer leadership.
The stipend for this position is $1,500 per year.
College Coach Fellowship
Our College Coach Fellowship is a mentorship-based program that prepares the next generation of debate educators.
Fellows work alongside experienced BDL coaches to support debate programs in NYC schools while developing their own teaching and coaching skills. This is an excellent opportunity for college debaters interested in education, mentorship, and youth engagement.
This is a stipended position and is available both in-person and online.
Summer Camp Staff
Summer camp is an incredible opportunity to build community and debate skills, and it only works with an incredible staff.
This is a stipended position, see here for more details and to apply.