Everything to Know About Missouri History Day

  • The State Contest will be held in-person at The University of Missouri-Columbia campus in Columbia, MO on April 25, 2026.
  • Please note that participants MUST be accompanied by a guardian or teacher throughout the event.
  • All participants must attend in person with their projects and will be interviewed by judges in the preliminary round.
  • State Contest registration opens March 1 and closes March 25.
  • All participating students and their teachers must register and read all the homepage instructions at: mo.nhd.org.
  • Only register once you have been advanced from the regional contest. Ask your regional coordinator if you have been advanced. Please use the same registration login credentials from your regional contest.
  • Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to view the student interview schedule (posted by April 15) and information about the contest. It is the student's responsibility to bring their project and (several copies of their) project paperwork to the contest for judges, and to arrive on time for their interviews. Interview times cannot be changed at this time. 
  • Scroll down to view category submission guidelines, contest day information, things to do in Columbia, and apply for special prizes.

Project Submission Guidelines

Documentaries
Papers
Websites
Exhibits
​Performances

Special Prize Application

Special prizes are sponsored awards by Missouri organizations throughout the state. Please read prize descriptions first and only apply if you meet the criteria. Read about the special prize options below. Applications for special prizes are now closed.