World Scholar's Cup

Overview

An academic team competition for secondary school students covering debate, writing, quizzes and collaborative challenges on an interdisciplinary annual theme, held through regional rounds worldwide before a global final. Team registration fees and round dates vary by host city — check the official site for the current season's schedule.

About World Scholar's Cup

The World Scholar's Cup is a global academic competition for secondary and (in some divisions) university-age students, combining team-based debate, a written essay, a multi-subject quiz and a collaborative writing event, run through regional rounds before an international final held in the United States.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Team-based format across debate, writing, quiz and collaborative rounds
• Regional round winners advance to the global final
• International trip and networking opportunity for finalists

Requirements & Eligibility

• Teams of 3 secondary school students
• Preparation on that season's official reading list and theme
• Registration through a host regional round

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Register a team of three through your school or as an independent group for a Global Round in your region.
2. 2Prepare across the competition's announced curriculum themes, since questions and debate topics are drawn from a published resource guide.
3. 3Advance from your Global Round to the Tournament of Champions, held annually at a university in the United States, based on your team's performance.