2026 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition

This event is being held in-person.

We’re back at Mall of America for our annual high school international knowledge competition! Challenge your understanding of international events at Academic WorldQuest. This event brings together high school students across the state of Minnesota in an exciting and interactive competition about critical issues facing the U.S. and the world. Academic WorldQuest is provided at no cost to teachers and students.

The competition prepares students to better understand our globally-connected world. Plus, Global Minnesota will sponsor the winning team to represent Minnesota at the national Academic WorldQuest competition presented by the World Affairs Councils of America. Hotel and airfare will be provided for the winning team. Teams can download an online study guide here.

Register a High School Team Here

Competition Details

• Location: Mall of America
• Each high school (9-12 grade students) can register up to 2 teams of 4 students on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional teams are accepted as space allows.
• Refreshments provided for game players and their school chaperones.
• First place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. in April for the national competition including professional development meetings and embassy visits.
• Team Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!

Questions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham, K-12 Education Manager.

Academic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.