Competition · Hybrid · Arlington, VA (National Championships); regional sites nationwide and online
National History Bee and Bowl
The National History Bee and Bowl, run by International Academic Competitions (IAC), is a buzzer-based quiz tournament testing knowledge of world history across all eras.
About
Students compete individually (History Bee) or as teams (History Bowl) at regional tournaments held in-person and online from late October through early April, with top finishers advancing to the National Championships. Varsity (grades 11-12) and Junior Varsity (grade 10 and younger) divisions compete separately, and qualified students can advance to the International History Olympiad.
What you can win
National Bee and Bowl champion titles by division; top scorers qualify for the International History Olympiad.
Who can apply
- Grades
- Grade 12
- International students
- Can apply
What it takes
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- Hybrid
- Where
- Arlington, VA (National Championships); regional sites nationwide and online
- How competitive
- Moderate
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