Teams of high schoolers test their knowledge of international affairs, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures in a Jeopardy-style quiz format. Schools enter through their local World Affairs Council chapter (more than 30 nationwide), which hosts a local competition; winning teams advance to the National Competition in Washington, D.C. each April, marking its 25th anniversary in 2027 (April 12-13, 2027).
Who can apply
FieldsInternational Relations · Geography · World Affairs
SelectivityOver 3,000 students compete through local councils each year; a smaller field advances to the D.C. national final
Logistics
Applying
You submitContact your local World Affairs Council chapter to enter a team in their local WorldQuest event; the winning local team is registered by the Council for the national final in Washington, D.C.