Since 2006, the IRC has offered high school students the chance to demonstrate their knowledge of world affairs, geography, history, and world events at Academic WorldQuest. Teams of four students compete by answering ten multiple choice questions in ten different rounds. Each round has questions about topics that are determined by the World Affairs Council of America. Every year, the winning team represents our region at the national competition in Washington D.C. at the end of April.
Every year, Academic WorldQuest showcases stellar students from across the Greater Kansas City area. This fast-paced and fun program is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, which ensures that the local and national competitions are cost-free for students. We're pleased to offer a range of sponsorships this year to increase your visibility and impact with students, teachers, other organizations, and the broader community – both at this event and through the year.
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| Sponsorship Opportunities may include | Sustaining Sponsor $1,250 | Supporting Sponsor $750 | Table/Round Sponsor $500 | Access Sponsor $300 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sponsorship Description | Highest recognition and visibility with opportunity to engage with students | Strong recognition and visibility with opportunity to engage with students | Good recognition, visibility and participation in sponsored round | Recognition at event | | Verbal Recognition During Event | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | | Recognition on Event Webpage | Logo and Link to Organization’s Website | Logo | Name | Name | | Feature in IRC Global Education Newsletter | Written article | Logo | Name | Name | | Recognition on Program | Logo | Logo | Name | Name | | Table at Event to Engage with Students | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | | | Brief Presentation During Academic WorldQuest | ⬤ | ⬤ | ⬤ | | | Pull-out Session with High School Faculty Sponsors During Competition | ⬤ | | | |
Sustaining Sponsors
International Affairs & Institute for International and Global Engagement
Rosati’s Pizza at Overland Park
Tabling Sponsor
David & Hoi Kei Au
Global Ties KC
Holly Nielsen
WDS Educational Foundation
United Methodist Church of the Resurrection