Students conduct historical research on a topic of their choice and present their research at local and school programs. Top entries from these levels are then invited to the state/affiliate level contests. The top two entries in every category at the state/affiliate level are then invited to the National Contest.
Competition Process
Conduct research on any topic related to history and present it to panels of judges who will evaluate the research on a number of criteria related to the quality of research. Each year NHD selects a theme for the contest. Although students may select a topic on any aspect of local, regional, national, or world history, the project’s research and conclusions must relate clearly to the annual theme.Judging Criteria
See contest website for full rubric of evaluation criteriaParticipate
Website: https://www.nhd.org/national-contest
Managing Organization: National History Day Inc.
Eligibility:
Students across the globe in middle school and high school are eligible to compete in separate divisions.
Students across the globe in middle school and high school are eligible to compete in separate divisions.