Presented by Peer Power Institute

April 10, 2026 · Memphis, TN

Peer Power Knowledge Bowl + Academic Olympics 2026

This event will consist of three activities: the Academic Olympics, an academic competition that combines academics and athletics; a traditional Knowledge Bowl with multiple competitive rounds and a college debate judged by lawyers and judges. The event brings together high school students from Memphis to showcase their knowledge, teamwork, and critical thinking in a championship-style setting.

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This event is made possible by our sponsors and supporters.

We are grateful for the partners, organizations, and individuals helping make this championship experience possible.

UofM Student Academic Success Department

Bill Sehnert

Morning Event

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

$20

BRIDGES USA
477 N 5th St
Memphis, TN 38105

Academic Olympics
Knowledge Bowl preliminary rounds
Student competition and awards

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Evening Championship

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

$20

University of Memphis – FedEx Institute of Technology
365 Fogelman Dr
Memphis, TN 38152

Pre-event reception
Debate finale
Knowledge Bowl championship and awards

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All-Day Pass

Access to both Morning and Evening events

$38

Includes both locations:
BRIDGES USA (Morning) · UofM FedEx Institute of Technology (Evening)

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Meet the judges, moderators, coaches, and featured hosts.

Featured Hosts

Judges, Moderators, and Coaches

Thank you for participating. Your time, leadership, and encouragement help make this championship moment possible for Memphis students.

Be there when champions are crowned.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with Peer Power and put your brand in front of students, families, educators, and community leaders.

CHAMPIONSHIP | TITLE SPONSOR | $20,000 (1 Available)

• Top-tier naming rights and premier recognition
• Covers four weeks of summer programming for 30 students
• Includes 8 tickets to pre-event reception

FINAL FOUR SPONSOR | $10,000 (2 Available)

• Covers a full semester of high-dosage tutoring for 10 students
• Includes 6 tickets to pre-event reception

ELITE EIGHT SPONSOR | $5,000 (4 Available)

• Covers ACT prep for 15 students
• Includes 4 tickets to pre-event reception

SPONSOR A SCHOOL | $2,500 (8 Available)

• Covers the cost of summer training for one Success Coach
• Includes 2 tickets to pre-event reception

SPONSOR A FAMILY | $500

• Sponsors general admission tickets for a participant’s family
• Includes 2 tickets to pre-event reception

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