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SUMMARY:2025 High School Academic WorldQuest Competition
DESCRIPTION:This event is being held in-person. High school teams are invited to participate and everyone is invited to watch!  \nChallenge your knowledge of international events and join the fun at our popular high school competition – Academic WorldQuest. This FREE 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. This year’s event is open to the public to view the competition!  \nFeaturing multiple-choice questions on topics such as Space & National Security\, Current Events\, Borders & Boundaries\, and a focus on Mexico\, this 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. \nRegister a High School Team Here \nRegister as a Spectator Here \nCompetition Details\n\nFREE to compete!\nNew Location: Saint Mary’s University Campus\nEach 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.\nRefreshments provided for game players and their school chaperones.\nNEW THIS YEAR: Everyone is invited to attend and watch the championship competition.\nFirst place team receives a championship trophy for their school and the opportunity to represent Minnesota at the national competition in Washington\, D.C. in April.\nTeam Spirit Award: Let your spirit show with fun costumes and enthusiastic energy for a chance to win gift cards!\nAccess the Study Guide\nReview the 2025 topics\n\nAgenda \n3:00 pm  Lunch and Registration (Teams Only)\n3:45 pm  Spectators Arrive\n3:50 pm  Introduction and Welcome Remarks\n4:00 pm  Competition\n5:30 pm  Winners Announced and Photos \nQuestions? Please email Sylvia Oxenham\, K-12 Education Manager. \n \nAcademic WorldQuest is a youth education program of the national network of World Affairs Councils. Presented in partnership with the World Affairs Councils of America.
URL:https://globalminnesota.org/event/2025-high-school-academic-worldquest-competition/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s University Center\, 2540 Park Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55404\, United States
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