Competition · Hybrid

National History Day Contest

A history research competition in which students create papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, or podcasts around an annual theme.

Grades 6–12
Open to international students
Open

About

Students begin at local or affiliate contests, and top entries advance through regional and state levels to the National Contest. The work requires primary-source research, historical argumentation, annotated bibliography, and public presentation.

What you can win

Local, affiliate, and national awards; national medals and special prizes

Who can apply

Grades: Grades 6–12
International students: Can apply

What it takes

PortfolioNeeded
EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed

Details

Format: Hybrid
How competitive: Open