Vermont High School Scholars' Bowl State Championship

Vermont’s official statewide quiz bowl tournament since 1983, organized by Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl. Features varsity and small school divisions with finals annually in Montpelier, focusing on academic knowledge and recall.

The Vermont High School Scholars' Bowl State Championship is Vermont’s official statewide academic quiz bowl tournament organized by Vermont-NEA Scholars' Bowl since 1983. It features high school teams competing in a fast-paced question-and-answer format covering broad academic knowledge. The competition is highly prestigious, crowning state champions in varsity and small-school divisions annually, with finals held in Montpelier.

Competition Details

Judging Criteria

Winners are determined through a point-based scoring system over multiple rounds. Matches consist of toss-up questions and related bonus questions. Teams accumulate points for correct answers, with advancement based on win-loss records and point totals in regional and playoff brackets. The season includes regional play, Swiss-paired playoff matches, and single-elimination finals. Teams with top records automatically advance to finals, others may compete in a second-chance Medlar Cup bracket. The finals culminate with a champion declared in varsity and small school divisions.