Fueled by their passion for knowledge and academic excellence, over 200 students and coaches from 32 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are gearing up to compete in the 36th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for HBCU students. Fans can watch the exciting HCASC National Championship finals on April 17 at 3:00 p.m. PDT by visiting HCASC NCT on YouTube.
Following their success in the HCASC national qualifying tournaments in February, the “Thrilling 32” teams are advancing to the 2025 HCASC National Championship Tournament to vie for the title and a share of more than $500,000 in institutional grants from Honda. The National Championship Tournament will be held near the American Honda corporate headquarters in Torrance, California.
“Now in its fourth decade, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has showcased the brilliance and vibrant culture of HBCU students across generations, helping drive the powerful legacy of HBCUs,” said Jasmine Cockfield, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge project lead at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Honda is thrilled to champion and inspire the next generation of leaders, empowering HBCU students with the resources and experiences to help turn their dreams into reality.”
The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Legacy
Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is a dynamic, year-round program that highlights the academic talents of HBCU students nationwide. Each four-student team competes in an exhilarating head-to-head showdown, rapidly answering questions on topics ranging from history and science to math and pop culture. HCASC encourages students to broaden their knowledge across diverse subjects while honing their leadership and teamwork abilities. Competing against peers from other HBCUs, participants build networks, receive mentorship from HCASC alumni and Honda associates, and create “Friends for Life.” Beyond the competition, Honda offers development seminars to equip students with the skills they need to thrive after graduation.
Since its launch in 1989, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge has supported over 175,000 HBCU students in achieving their dreams. This year, Honda will provide more than $500,000 in institutional grants to the participating HBCUs, with many of the schools utilizing the grants to fund student scholarships. The winning team will receive a grand prize of $100,000 from Honda.