Alaska's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.
National Hispanic Institute — Dennis Chavez New Mexico Lorenzo de Zavala (LDZ) program, funded by the New Mexico Legislature
A free, week-long leadership program for 150 top New Mexico high-school students on the UNM campus, run by the National Hispanic Institute and honoring Senator Dennis Chavez.
Tennessee's state contest of National History Day (NHD), run by the Tennessee Historical Society: middle- and high-school students present history research projects on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and the top entries advance to the national contest.
Louisiana Science Olympiad — Louisiana Christian University
Louisiana's state Science Olympiad tournament for high-school (Division C) teams, hosted by Louisiana Christian University; state champions advance to the Science Olympiad National Tournament.
Florida's state National History Day contest, where district winners present papers, exhibits, documentaries, performances and websites in Tallahassee.
Grades 9–12
Cost not published
Applications open Feb 5, 2027Qualification required
National History Day California (NHD-CA), Sacramento County Office of Education
California's state-level National History Day contest, where students present original historical research on the 2027 theme "Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change" and compete for spots at the National Contest.
Grades 9–12
Fee: $115 USD
Applications open Mar 3, 2027Qualification required