National History Bee and Bowl

History quiz competitions run by International Academic Competitions, with the History Bee for individual students and the History Bowl for school teams. High school students compete at regional tournaments, and those finishing in the top 50% of their age division qualify for the National Championships, held each April in Arlington, Virginia. Online events are also offered, and competing in the Bee at nationals costs $159.

Offered by International Academic Competitions. Competition for high school students in Multiple, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Multiple).
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about National History Bee and Bowl

When is the National History Bee and Bowl deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is National History Bee and Bowl free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to National History Bee and Bowl?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (Multiple). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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