National Civics Bee

Calling all middle school students!
Share your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the National Civics Bee.

About the Bee
Greater Grant County is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of-its-kind civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2024.
How to Enter
If you are a middle school student with an idea about using civics to solve a problem in your community, review the rules and guidelines by clicking the button below. Complete the submission form, including contact information for your parent or guardian, and submit your 500-word essay for consideration.
The application opens November 13, 2023, and closes on January 8, 2024.
Resources for Participants
Essay Topic
Judging Criteria
Join us for the National Civics Bee on Saturday, February 24, 2024 starting at 2:00 PM at Ivy Tech Marion Conference Center.
Why Civics?
Greater Grant County is participating in the National Civics Bee because we believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Bee, we are promoting greater civic knowledge in Indiana and celebrating our civic pride.
Prizes
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at nationalcivicsbee@gogreatergrant.org or give us a call at (765) 664-5107.