Entries are open for the National History Challenge

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Primary and secondary students are encouraged to enter the National History Challenge (NHC). The NHC offers an opportunity for students to be historians, research world history and discover Australia’s past.

The NHC is a free research-based competition that rewards students for their quality research, use of community resources and effective presentation.

The theme for 2024 is “Crisis and Response”. The theme allows students to explore various topics in history, for example, events, decisions, fashion, medicine or social movements. All entries must focus on the theme. With guidance, students can apply the theme to a variety of contexts within their particular state or territory’s curriculum.

Teachers can submit their students’ entries on the National History Challenge website. Students are encouraged to speak with their teachers if they are interested in entering.

Students can also choose if they would like to enter a special category which allows them to focus their research on a select number of topics. Students can use presentation formats including an individual research essay, a 3D model or a range of other formats. Learn more about how to enter.

Rewards include prizes and travel to Canberra for the National Presentation Ceremony on 25 November 2024. Prizes are awarded to the National Young Historian of the Year, State Young Historians of the Year, year level winners and winners in special categories.

Entries close on 23 August 2024. For more information and to enter, visit the National History Challenge website.


Correct at time of publication.