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 become so popular 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?

For the 17th consecutive year, high school students participating in Academic WorldQuest (AWQ 2026) will compete alongside teams in WorldQuest (WQ 2026), 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.

Each school may have a maximum of 2 teams each playing in Academic WorldQuest

Joint 2026 WorldQuest & Academic WorldQuest Categories:

  1. World Flags
  2. Geography of Spain
  3. History of the Panama Canal
  4. The Arctic: Geopolitics of a Melting Region
  5. International Film and Literature
  6. Current Events
  7. Anything and All Things Trivia

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Check-In: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (*light pasta dinner served)
Welcome & Introductions: 7:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Competition & Awards: 7:15 – 9:00 p.m.

Team Registration Information:

Academic WorldQuest (Team of 4 High School Students): $40 Per Student Team

 

 

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