National High School Ethics Bowl

Debate & MUN

Parr Center for Ethics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Regional competition season ends

February 8, 2027 (UTC-5)

A team competition in which high school students analyze ethical case studies and defend their judgments before judges. Teams compete in regional bowls, advance through divisional playoffs and reach the national championship in Chapel Hill. Cases cover topics from public health and technology to social policy, and some regional hosts charge a registration fee.

Registration

Format: Hybrid
Age: 14-18
Participation: Team
Location: United States
Entry fee: Free
Prize: National champion and top-four team honors, plus the Robert Ladenson Spirit of the Ethics Bowl Award, Judges' Choice Award and case-writing competition awards.

Timeline

Regional competition season opensSeptember 18, 2026 (UTC-4) source
Regional competition season endsFebruary 8, 2027 (UTC-5) source
National championship beginsApril 9, 2027 (UTC-4) source
National championship endsApril 11, 2027 (UTC-4) source

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