AUBG MultiTalent Quest

Everybody has a talent. Show us yours!

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MTQ prizes

1st

100% off of AUBG tuition

2nd

50% off of AUBG tuition

3rd

40% off of AUBG tuition

exciting awards

About the MultiTalent Quest

Do you love debating, and solving social challenges? Are you passionate about mathematics and analytical thinking? Or perhaps you have artistic or athletic talent? At the AUBG MultiTalent Quest, you will have the chance to show off your skills in various areas, all while having fun and meeting new friends on the campus of the American University in Bulgaria.

And that’s not all! The grand winner of the AUBG MultiTalent Quest will receive a full four-year scholarship for AUBG! So hurry up, and read more about how to successfully apply for the quest.

There are no fees for the competition. We will even cover your accommodation and food expenses. All you need to take care of is getting to Blagoevgrad.

Open to students in their penultimate year of high school only.

Round One
Round Two

Round One

The application deadline for MTQ 2026 is May 31.

Here's what we need:

Follow the link below and answer all the questions.
Upload your 9th and 10th grade transcripts showing your GPA (grade point average). We accept your transcripts in the form of a scanned copy, screenshot, or picture from your phone.
Tell us about yourself in a creative way. See more info below.
Download, complete, and upload the document in the application form.
All participants who move forward in the selection process will receive an additional email with a link to complete an English test, so we can make sure your language skills will allow you to make the most of the competition.

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Round Two

Sept. 11-13 on the AUBG campus.

If you are selected as a finalist, you'll join us for Round Two where you can show off your knowledge, skills, and talents.

Here are the disciplines you will compete in:

This section provides a breakdown of the question types you'll encounter on the exam. The questions are grouped into categories based on the type of response required. Each question may be worth a different number of points depending on the category, and there may be restrictions on the total points achievable within each category.

Multiple-choice questions, between 2 and 3 points each

Open-answer questions, between 3 and 5 points each

Proof-based problems, between 4 and 5 points each

“Wild card” questions, a small number of bonus points in total
In this discipline, you and your teammates will solve a social or environmental problem and present your solution.
Each team of four Questers will present solutions to social problems in a 10-minute presentation plus a 5-minute Q&A session in front of a jury composed of AUBG students, alumni, professors, and staff with expertise in social and sustainable entrepreneurship. This category of the AUBG MultiTalent Quest assesses entrepreneurial thinking, teamwork, working under pressure, and presentation skills. Teams receive a single score that contributes to individual final rankings, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. Participants are assigned topics on Friday evening, must form teams, and prepare their solutions by the next morning, culminating in presentations.
Two teams of 3 or 4 people debate on a provided topic in an 18-minute round, with topics announced at the Opening Ceremony on Friday evening.
Debating combines research, public speaking, argumentation, strategy, and teamwork. Each member of your 4-member team will have 4 minutes to speak, either building and defending your case (Proposition) or refuting the opponent's case (Opposition). Debates are conducted in English, with 4 judges per jury, and a total debate time of 32 minutes (4 minutes x 8 speakers). No points of information are allowed. Individual scores are based on content (25%), strategy (25%), and style (50%). Debate outcomes do not affect individual scores. Teams receive one of the predetermined topics on Friday night and must prepare arguments for both sides.
Each participant will get up to 5 minutes to demonstrate their set of artistic skills in one of the following arts:

Performing: acting, dancing, singing, playing an instrument, reciting, stand-up comedy, magic tricks, other performing artistic forms

Creative: writing (poetry, prose), painting, photography, videography, designing, other creative artistic forms
Participants will be asked to demonstrate their skills in a specially created 8’s Challenge that will test their endurance, balance, agility, speed, and strength.

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What is a QuestCV?

Craft your CV to stand out! Here are some ideas to get you started (but feel free to personalize!)

Create a short video introducing yourself. Discuss your strengths, interests, and achievements. Consider including footage of yourself engaging in activities relevant to your CV, such as participating in school projects, volunteering, or pursuing hobbies. This will help us get a well-rounded picture of who you are.
Create an interactive presentation using platforms like Prezi, Adobe Spark or Canva. Include sections for your education, extracurricular activities, skills, and accomplishments. Use visuals, animations, and clickable elements to make it engaging.
Design an infographic-style CV using tools like Canva or Piktochart. Present information such as your academic background, skills, experiences, and interests in a visually appealing format. Incorporate icons, charts, and graphics to make it visually stimulating.
Build a personal website showcasing your CV. Include sections for your bio, education, work experience, projects, and contact information. You can add multimedia elements such as videos, images, and interactive features to make it dynamic.

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FAQs

- High school students in their penultimate year (typically 11th grade).
- Students who can travel to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, for Round Two.
- Applications Open: March 2026
- Round Two (on-campus finals): Sept. 11-13, 2026
There are three mandatory and one elective competition disciplines:
- Math & Analytical Thinking (mandatory / individual)
- Social Challenge (mandatory / team)
- Debate (mandatory / team)
- Arts (elective / individual)
- Sports (elective / individual)
Round Two takes place on the AUBG campus in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.
- No fee to enter
- Accommodation and food provided
- Participants cover their travel expenses to Blagoevgrad (university can cover international travel cost for non-Bulgarian students)
The math test will cover high school material and include analytical questions.
For team disciplines, you will collaborate with your teammates on-site. All criteria and topics will be assigned on ground, giving you ample time to prepare your presentations.
The arts category requires some preparation. You’ll need to inform us of your chosen performance in advance and provide any materials you might need — such as music, lighting, or props. While we can supply certain stage props and accommodate most requests, we recommend bringing your own instruments or props for performing acts to ensure convenience.
For debates, our judges will provide a detailed explanation of the rules and styles on-site. Even if you don’t have prior debating experience, this guidance will equip you to excel in the debate.
The finals are the main competition where you showcase your talent. We allow ample time between the two rounds for you to make a decision and plan accordingly. If you are selected as a finalist but cannot attend, please inform us in advance so we can offer the opportunity to another participant.
64 finalists are selected.
Include anything that represents you — your special talents, skills, or extracurricular activities that you believe will impress us. While we provide examples of possible formats, you’re free to get as creative as you like.
The English test is designed to be relatively easy at this stage of your school preparation. Since many of you are already preparing for English proficiency exams, this test should not be a challenge.
We do not cover travel expenses; however, if you are traveling from afar, please get in touch with us, and we can work something out.
All finalists will receive a detailed description and criteria for each discipline before arriving. The judges will also review them to ensure that all participants are fully informed. For team disciplines, scores are awarded to the entire team, meaning all members receive the same score.
Of course! Despite the busy schedule and numerous disciplines to cover, we make sure to include plenty of fun activities that give you the chance to get to know each other.
We work with applicants from all over the world, so we will calculate it and convert it.
Absolutely, all students are welcome to apply! Through the years we have had international participants and even winners!
Laptops are definitely handy as you will need to do some research and create presentations.