Funding and Sponsorship Do consider participating as a team or title sponsor, or providing in-kind contributions. Volunteers are also needed to assist the evening of the contest. The costs of the Academic WorldQuest program are underwritten by: ◦Sponsors ($3,000 to be a Title Sponsor, which supports the winning team’s trip to Washington, D.C.) ◦Additional contributions from members ($250 to sponsor a team) ◦Council members’ dues ◦In-kind contributions (Prizes and gifts for teams)