National History Day National Contest

National History Day is a yearlong research program where students create a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website on an annual historical theme. Entries advance through school, regional, and state/affiliate contests to the National Contest held each June at the University of Maryland. Top entries in each category and division receive awards, and additional named special prizes are presented by contest sponsors.

Eligibility

Fields of studyHistory

Applying

Category placement awards do not carry a published fixed dollar amount; the National Contest also awards named special prizes from contest sponsors, including the $1,000 George Washington Leadership in History Prize.