NHD-CA Historical Paper Contest

Beginning with contests in 2024, registration and submission of all historical papers will follow a different format from other categories. Historical papers will not compete at county contests. Instead, papers will be directly submitted to the state contest by the teacher.

Each school will be allowed to submit up to 3 papers. Please complete the School Participation Form below to let us know your school plans to participate.

School Participation Form

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How Does It Work?

REGISTRATION

Your school/teacher will pick 3 papers to advance to the NHD-CA Historical Paper Contest. If chosen to represent your school, your teacher will register your paper.

Fee: $35 per paper

1ST ROUND JUDGING

Papers will be evaluated by judges from across the state. Top 12 papers in each division will qualify to attend the NHD-CA contest in April.

NO INTERVIEWS IN THE 1ST ROUND.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Junior and Senior Division finalists (Top 12 in each) will compete at the state contest.

STUDENTS MAY REVISE PAPERS BEFORE SUBMISSION DEADLINE.

FINALISTS MUST MEET ALL DEADLINES, INCLUDING REGISTRATION & PAYMENT.

NHD-CA STATE CONTEST

Invited finalists will attend the NHD-CA California state contest in April. Students will be competing for an opportunity to advance to the national contest in June.

ATTENDANCE & INTERVIEWS REQUIRED.

Timeline

January 20th

Registration Opens

February 13th

Registration Closes /
Papers Due

March 21st

Finalists Announced

March 27th

Deadline for Finalists to register for NHD-CA State Contest

April 7th

Submit Revised Paper for
NHD-CA

April 19th - 21st

NHD-CA Contest at Sac State
Student Interviews

Sacramento County Office of Education

NHD-CA
P.O. Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826

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