Dear Friends,
Tikvah is excited to announce the Inaugural National Middle East History Competition: a new trivia contest on the historical events, figures, ideas, and cultural movements of the Middle East. This groundbreaking initiative, meant to inspire the next generation of Middle East scholars and leaders, is organized by Tikvah and the Alexander Hamilton Society.
Why This Competition Matters
The U.S.-Israel relationship and the future of the Middle East depend on the emergence of new leaders from the rising generation who understand the region, its political figures, thinkers, regimes, revolutionary movements, challenges, and historical inflection points. Through this competition, Tikvah seeks to encourage students to engage deeply with the greatest works of Middle East scholarship.
Created with the generous support of Diane Troderman, this competition is inspired by the Chidon HaTanach (Israel's annual International Bible Competition).
Overview
The competition will have two phases:
Phase 1: Online Examination - September 14-20, 2025
- Proctored online multiple-choice examination
- Completed at participants' convenience during the testing window
Phase 2: Washington D.C. Championship Retreat - November 3-4, 2025
The top eight scorers will advance to an expenses-paid academic retreat that will include:
- Our championship round competition, hosted by Hudson Institute Middle East experts Michael Doran and Zineb Riboua
- Educational programming with leading foreign-policy professionals
- Structured networking opportunities
Awards
- First Place: $7,000
- Second Place: $2,000
- Third Place: $1,000
Eligibility and Registration
Currently enrolled undergraduate students and graduates of the class of 2025 at accredited universities, who have participated in a program run by Tikvah or our partner institutions, are eligible to enter the competition.
Students who have not previously participated in Tikvah's or partner organizations' programming can participate after an interview with the competition's staff.
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