The World Affairs Councils of America’s flagship youth education program is a fun, fast-paced team competition for high school students. Academic WorldQuest tests players’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures.
Info for High Schools | Info for Council Hosts | AWQ Endowment
Principal Sponsor – $50,000
Major Sponsor – $25,000
Competition Category Sponsor – $10,000
Sponsor one of 10 Academic WorldQuest quiz question categories (country/region, global theme, foreign policy topic, etc.) and receive special recognition as competition category sponsor in all AWQ promotional materials
2020-2021 Topics are:
Luncheon Sponsor – $5,000/Prize Sponsor – $2,500 (and above)
Recognition from the National Competition podium for luncheon and prize sponsors
AWQ Topics Announced
September 17, 2020
AWQ Official Study Guide Released
November 4, 2020
AWQ Pledge Form Due
November 30, 2020
Local Competition Questions Released
TBA
National Competition
Registration Opens
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National Competition
Registration Closes
TBA
Hotel Block Deadline
March 29, 2021
Reception
April 16, 2021
Location TBA
2021 AWQ Championship at USIP
April 17, 2021
The Westin D.C. City Center
April 15-18, 2021
1400 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20005