Maasai Reading Competition 2025
Record a 30-second video reading a curated Maa passage. Your submission will be judged by native Maasai speakers on pronunciation, accuracy, and accent for a chance to win cash prizes.
How It Works
Our competition invites students to uplift their schools and hone their academic work ethic through a fun and engaging reading competition.
Reveal Your Passage
When the submission period begins, click to reveal a curated Maa passage. Confirm to start your 2-minute preparation timer.
Record Your Reading
Film a 30-second video reading the passage. Ensure clear pronunciation, accuracy, and accent.
Submit & Await Judging
Upload your video before the timer expires. Judges will review and score your submission.
Timeline and Prizes
Take note of these dates and deadlines for the event. Please review the contest guidelines to understand the rules and prizes.
Key Dates
Registration Deadline: To be announced
Registration Deadline
Submission Deadline: To be announced
Video Submission Deadline
Judging Period: To be announced
Judging Period
Finale: To be announced
A livestreamed event where the top performers are showcased and the winners are announced.
Prize Breakdown
School Category (Aggregate Student Scores)
- School supplies grant: To be announced
- School supplies grant: To be announced
- School supplies grant: To be announced
Team Category (Aggregate Student Scores)
Form I
- To be announced
Form II
- To be announced
Form III
- To be announced
Form IV
- To be announced
Open Category (Anyone Can Participate)
- To be announced
- To be announced
- To be announced
Audience Choice
- Winner: To be announced
Roles & Benefits
Everyone stands to gain from our Maasai Reading Competition!
Contestants
- Compete for prizes that support your educational journey
- Earn recognition and rewards for your dedication and talent
- Develop independent learning and self-study skills
- Hone your resourcefulness and confidence in a real-world challenge
Judges
- Receive honorariums for sharing your Maasai language expertise
- Expand your professional network within the language community
- Gain visibility as a cultural authority
- Contribute to language preservation and education
Spectators
- Experience high-quality Maa reading performances
- Deepen your understanding of Maasai language and culture
- Support student growth and educational opportunity
- Cast votes to champion your favorite reader
Schools
- Promote student autonomy and a strong work ethic
- Compete for grants that fund school programs
- Engage staff in recognizing and nurturing student achievement
- Strengthen collaboration between teachers and learners
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Maasai Reading Competition.
Ready to Empower Yourself and Others?
Whether you're an educator, student, spectator, or just a lover of language and culture, there's a way for you to uplift and be uplifted through our celebration of Maa language and academic excellence.
