Academic WorldQuest

Teams from public and independent high schools in the greater Charlotte region are invited to compete in this international knowledge competition. Categories include world history, flags, foreign policy, geography, and current events.

Academic WorldQuest has attained such a level of popularity that students return annually to represent their schools in this competition. This program fosters team building and a deeper understanding of global issues in a fun and engaging manner. The winning school is invited to participate in the national Academic WorldQuest competition hosted by the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA).

How to Play?

Show Us Your Global Smarts! For the 16th consecutive year, high school students participating in Academic WorldQuest (AWQ 2024) will compete alongside teams in WorldQuest (WQ 2025), the community version of this global knowledge “trivia” event. High school teams from around the greater Charlotte area will participate in this international knowledge event, answering multiple-choice questions about current events, history, geography, geopolitics, and other topics of global significance.

Academic WorldQuest 2025 Information:

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Location: Hilton Charlotte Uptown (222 E. Third St., Charlotte, NC 28202)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (Dinner) |6:30 – 9:00 p.m. (Welcome & Program)

Each high school may send TWO teams of 4 students each. For example: School “A” may send a freshman team (4 students) and a senior team (4 students). Students on each team don’t have to be from the same class or grade level.

Register online: AWQ Team Registration $40 (per team) — Online registration

Registration Deadline: November 14, 2025

Download the Academic WorldQuest / WorldQuest Study Guide

Academic WorldQuest 2025 Categories 

  1. World Flags
  2. The Geography of India: Land, Water, and Borders
  3. History: The Fall of the Berlin Wall and European Integration
  4. Current Events
  5. The Global Digital Battlefield: Cybersecurity, Disinformation, and Tech Diplomacy
  6. Where in the World? Landmarks Around the Globe
  7. Anything and Everything Trivia (No Prep or Studying Required)