USF Strategy Competition

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The International Security Experience concludes with a 2-day strategy competition for undergraduate teams from institutions across the country. Up to 16 teams, consisting of 4-6 undergraduate students, will compete in the competition, which is inspired by the annual event at the U.S. Army War College.

 

Competition highlights:
♦ The scenario will have an intelligence and technology theme
♦ A collaborative portion for teams, followed by single-elimination competition
♦ Judges will be highly qualified individuals chosen from participants in the first two days of ISE and current practitioners from external partners

Teams currently scheduled to compete:

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  • Arizona State University
  • Coastal Carolina University
  • Duke University (tentative)
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Georgetown University (tentative)
  • Norwich University
  • Polish Universities' Team (combined from War Studies University and The General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Military University of Land Forces)
  • Texas A&M University
  • The Citadel
  • The College of William & Mary
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of North Carolina
  • University of Tampa
  • University of Texas (tentative)

Here's a sneak peek at the competition bracket (pairings are subject to change). Click on the image to enlarge.

Bracket for 2026 Undergraduate Strategy Competition