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.
  • 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. 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 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, schedule of events, 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 only apply if you meet the criteria. Read about the special prize options below.