We help students to expand their world through a variety of our programs: the state-wide Academic WorldQuest™ Competition, opportunities to study/research abroad through the Hershberg Scholarship, and easy access to our speaker and visitor programs. In doing so, we provide educators and schools with the resources to prepare students to meet their cultural competency goals and to be global citizens for the international challenges of tomorrow.
Academic WorldQuest™
Each year, World Affairs Councils around the United States host Academic WorldQuest competitions for high school students. Academic WorldQuest™ tests players’ knowledge of current international politics, geography, global economics, history, and world cultures. The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana hosts nearly 60 Kentuckiana students, who participate each Spring. Teams of four (4) study for a chance to compete on the national level in Washington D.C. against other regional winners.
The David Hershberg Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad
The David Hershberg Scholarship for Summer Study Abroad was established in memory of David Hershberg, a Louisville educator, mentor, and guiding force in the creation and development of the Louisville International Cultural Center (now the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana).
This annual scholarship awards recipients funds of at least $3,000 to be used to help defray the costs of international travel, lodging, and maintenance for a period of at least 21 days of study or research outside the United States.
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