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National Competition Information


 

The 2015 Academic WorldQuest National Competition weekend starts today at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, DC. The Competition will be held tomorrow morning, April 25, starting at 8:00 AM ET. 


Livestream

You are invited to compete at home as this year's National Competition will be livestreamed on our homepage. Please follow along on twitter and facebook.


 

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AWQ Endowment Campaign 2015-2016

Academic WorldQuest, a flagship program of the World Affairs Councils of America that engages more than 4,000 high school students annually across the U.S. to test their knowledge of global issues and foreign policy, has received a $500,000 commitment  from a generous supporter. Carlos Alvarez of San Antonio, Texas, a businessman and philanthropist who serves on the WACA National Board of Directors, made the pledge as part of the nonprofit organization's campaign to endow the Academic WorldQuest national competition. He is making the gift with his wife, Malu - the gift would be the largest to date for any World Affairs Councils of America fundraising initiative.

 

"Mr. and Mrs. Alvarez's generosity is an inspiring affirmation of the purpose of Academic WorldQuest - to offer young people a fun and interactive way to learn about critical challenges facing the U.S. and the world - and their gift will enable WACA to sustain and expand the Academic WorldQuest national competition while enhancing support for educational programs provided by 96 local nonprofit World Affairs Councils," says Bill Clifford, WACA President and CEO. "They truly understand the value of educating and engaging the public, and especially students, in international affairs and we are incredibly grateful for their commitment." Read More

 

National Competition Prizes
 
First Place

$2500 Scholarship/student Towards
Summer CIEE Study Abroad Program 

Second Place
$1000 Scholarship/student Towards
Summer CIEE Study Abroad Program

 

Thank you to CIEE for their generous contribution.  

 

Embassy Reception

The Delegation of the European Union to the United States and EU Ambassador David O'Sullivan will host this year's AWQ participants for an welcome reception at the ambassador's residence .

 

 
Schedule of Events
Friday, April 24, 2015
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Registration Table Open, Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, West Lobby
 
4:10 PM: Board buses for EU ambassador's residence
 
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception, hosted by Delegation of the EU to the U.S.
 
Saturday, April 25, 2015
 
8:00 AM: Team Check-in, Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, Salons A-B

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Competition
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch, 2015-2016 AWQ Endowment Campaign announcement, and awards ceremony

Additional Activity Ideas / Transportation Information

 

Competition Details

This year's competition will be hosted by  Bill Clifford, President & CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America.

 

All questions for the competition will be sourced from the official Study Guide. Rules and regulations for the competition can also be found in the Study Guide.

 

Categories:

  • Russia / Eurasia
  • Youth, Jobs, and Social Unrest
  • Food and Water
  • Future of Energy
  • Africa Rising
  • Human Trafficking
  • Asia and the New Global Economy
  • Millennium Development Goals: 2015 and Beyond
  • Great Decisions
  • Current Events 
Participating Teams

 

Asheville High School

World Affairs Council of
Western North Carolina

 

Barron G. Collier High School

Naples Council on World Affairs, FL

 

Beaufort High School

World Affairs Council of
Hilton Head, SC

 

Canyon Crest Academy

San Diego World Affairs Council, CA

 

Concord High School

World Affairs Council of Wilmington, DE

 

Dayton Regional STEM School

Dayton Council on
World Affairs, OH

 

Dulles High School

World Affairs Council of
Houston, TX

 

duPont Manual High School

World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana

 

Golden High School

Colorado Foothills
World Affairs Council

 

Granville High School

Columbus Council on
World Affairs, OH

 

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology

World Affairs Council of Atlanta, GA

 

Hamburg High School

International Institute of Buffalo, NY

 

Harrisburg Academy

World Affairs Council of
Harrisburg, PA

 

Hayah International Academy

World Affairs Council -
Washington, DC

 

Hellgate High School

Montana World Affairs Council, MT

 

Indian Hill High School

Greater Cincinnati
World Affairs Council, OH

 

Irvine High School

World Affairs Council of
Orange County, CA

 

Keystone School

World Affairs Council of
San Antonio, TX

 

Lake Region High School

World Affairs Council of Maine

 

Liberal Arts and Science Academy

World Affairs Council of Austin, TX

 

Maggie L. Walker
Governor's School

Richmond World Affairs Council, VA

 

Millburn High School

International Center of the
Capital Region, NY

 

Myers Park High School

World Affairs Council of
Charlotte, NC

 

Oley Valley High School

World Affairs Council of
Greater Reading, PA

 

Palm Desert High School

World Affairs Council
of the Desert, CA

 

Peoria High School

Peoria Area World Affairs Council, IL

 

Punahou School

Pacific and Asian Affairs Council, HI

 

Rampart High School

Colorado Springs
World Affairs Council

 

Robert McQueen High School

Northern Nevada
International Center

 

Robert Service High School

Alaska World Affairs Council, AK

 

Rockhurst High School

International Relations Council of Kansas City, MO

 

Roy C. Ketcham High School

World Affairs Council of
Mid-Hudson Valley, NY

 

School Without Walls
Senior High School

World Affairs Council -
Washington, DC

 

Shepton High School

World Affairs Council of
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX


Souhegan High School

World Affairs Council of
New Hampshire

 

St. Edward's Upper School

World Affairs Council of
Palm Beach, FL

 

St. Paul Academy and
Summit School

Minnesota International Center

 

Stanton College
Preparatory School

World Affairs Council of Jacksonville, FL

 

Tallwood High School

World Affairs Council of
Greater Hampton Roads, VA

 

Traverse City Central High School

International Affairs Forum, MI

 

Upper St. Clair High School

World Affairs Council
of Pittsburgh, PA

 

Warren Central High School

Indiana Council on World Affairs

 

Wellesley High School

WorldBoston, MA

 

West Career & Technical Academy

World Affairs Council of
Las Vegas, NV

 
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