Competitions and special programs

The National Archives supports competitions and programs that offer students the chance to represent their school and demonstrate their creativity and research skills.

Challenge yourself, learn more about Australian history, and perhaps be named National Young Historian of the Year.

Our competitions and programs

The Simpson Prize

National competition for year 9 and 10 students that explores the significance of the Anzac experience and gives winners the chance to visit overseas battlefields.

National History Challenge

A research-based competition for students, with prize money and the chance to be named the National Young Historian of the Year.

ACT Schools Constitutional Convention

Gives Year 11 students in the ACT the opportunity to explore contemporary constitutional issues.

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