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This round takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The 2025/2026 Qualifying Round deadline is Sunday, February 1, 2026. Submissions must be uploaded here by 11:59 p.m. EST. This portion of the competition may be completed as an individual if you do not have a teammate. If you qualify to move on into the next phase of the competition, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation will match you with a partner to form a team.
If you have any trouble submitting your document, email directly to info@mediascholars.org.
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The Washington Media Scholars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment of all backgrounds and cultures. The Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by law.© 2023 Washington Media Scholars Foundation
The Washington Media Scholars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment of all backgrounds and cultures. The Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by law.
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