Students research a topic tied to the yearly theme and present it as a paper, exhibit, performance, documentary or website, alone or in a group of two to five (papers are individual only). High school students compete in the Senior division for grades 9-12, and top entries advance to the National Contest.
Offered by NHD. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Humanities, History
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. National History Day is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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