Competition · In person · Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (2026)
National Junior Classical League Convention (Certamen)
About
The National Junior Classical League's annual National Convention gathers thousands of Latin and Greek students for a week of academic testing, Certamen (a quiz-bowl-style contest on classical language, literature, and culture), and creative and athletic contests. The 2026 Convention runs July 21-26 at Indiana University. Delegates qualify through their local and state Junior Classical League chapters.
What you can win
Certamen and academic-contest champion titles; NJCL Convention Registration Awards (need-based scholarships) available.
Who can apply
- International students
- Can't apply
The page mentions 'junior and senior high school students' for the NJCL organization, but does not explicitly state this as an eligibility rule for the Convention (Certamen).
What it takes
- EssayNot needed
- Recommendation lettersNot needed
- InterviewNot needed
- PortfolioNot needed
Details
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (2026)
- How competitive
- Moderate
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