Why should your student compete in the National Memory Master Competition?

Congratulations, Evangeline from Florida, the 2025 Classical Conversations National Memory Master Champion!

On May 16, 2025, sixteen finalists competed in the Classical Conversations National Memory Master Championship and showcased their incredible memory skills. After a series of challenging rounds that tested even the most prepared competitors, Evangeline claimed the prestigious title and the $10,000 prize!
 
Evangeline and her family have been in the Classical Conversations Foundations program for seven years and have invested countless hours mastering facts across all three program cycles. She captivated the judges at the championship with her exceptional ability to flawlessly recall hundreds of memory facts, recite the 161 point timeline, sketch a detailed world map, and deliver an original impromptu story from memory.
 
When not studying memory work, Evangeline enjoys performing in musical theatre, reading good books, and writing stories with her little brother. Evangeline said she loved the opportunity to compete this year, “For me, it was a final celebration of the memory work of Foundations and Essentials and a welcome shift into the Challenge years and deeper learning. The competition was filled with laughter, celebration, and meaningful friendships. It wasn’t about winning; it was about glorifying God.”
 
Congratulations to everyone who entered this year’s competition! Whether you proofed for the Classical Conversations Memory Master title, submitted a video entry, became a finalist, or won, we celebrate your commitment to diligence and excellence.

How does your student compete in NMM?

1. Read the 2026 National Memory Master Rulebook and view the National Memory Master schedule.
2. Determine if your student meets the eligibility requirements.
3. Complete the proofing requirements by January 14, 2026.
   • Students wishing to compete in the National Memory Master Competition must complete a proof of the current Foundations cycle with their local licensed community Director.
   • Unlike the standard Memory Master proof which takes place around Foundations week 24, students must proof by the scheduled deadline, closer to week 12.
4. Create your student’s video using the official NMM prompt.
   • The 2026 prompt will be released on January 15, 2026.
   • Video Guidelines can be found in the 2026 NMM Rule Book and must be properly followed.
   • For examples of entry videos, visit the NMM 2025 Finalists page.
5. Submit your student’s video and entrance form.
   • Prerecorded videos are submitted to our private launch pad site during the video submission period (January 22–January 29, 2026).
   • Submissions should be accompanied by the “National Memory Master Entrance Form,” which can be found on the National Memory Master website upon the opening of the submission period.
   • More submission details can be found in the 2026 NMM Rule Book.
6. Wait for notification.
   • A panel of judges reviews each video submission, specifically assessing clarity in speech, creativity, accuracy, and adherence to video guidelines. Sixteen finalists will be chosen to advance to the championship.
   • The National Memory Master team will contact all competitors not advancing to the championship by email.
   • The National Memory Master team will contact the sixteen finalists via phone call and email them to provide more information.
   • The sixteen finalists will be publicly announced on March 6, 2026, at classicalconversations.com/nmm and on the Classical Conversations social media accounts. Only first names and states will be shared.