Calling all middle school students!
Share your ideas and show off your civics knowledge in the National Civics Bee!
About the Bee
The South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will get to show off their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2025.
We are proud to share that we are bringing this fantastic opportunity to Massachusetts for the first time ever!
How to Enter
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Massachusetts with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their essay to participate in one local competition in their state. Students should review the Contest Rules and Essay Guide below and then apply using the following link:
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The application will open in Fall of 2024 and close in the Winter of 2025. We will be announcing the application deadline soon.
Additional Resources
Essay Prompts
IDENTIFY a specific problem, challenge, or opportunity in your community. What can you do to contribute to its improvement? 200 words minimum–250 words maximum
WHAT individuals or organizations would you work with to accomplish your solution? Examples include elected officials, business leaders, and nonprofits. 200 words minimum–250 words maximum
HOW does your solution include Founding Principles and Civic Virtues? 200 words minimum–250 words maximum
Judging Rubric
Question 1
Understanding of the Community Issue
Innovation and Originality of the Proposed Contribution
Question 2
Clarity and Feasibility of Collaboration
Question 3
Integration of Civics, Founding Principles, and Civic Virtues
Who is eligible to apply?
The National Civics Bee® is open to middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
To be eligible to participate in the National Civics Bee®, an applicant (“Entrant”) must:
• Be a student in grades six through eight at the time of entry;
• Enter only one local chamber competition, which must be in their state of residence;
• Be the sole author of their entry – no group entries or entries written by parents will be accepted;
• Submit their entry in the English language;
• Submit a new, unique entry, if they’ve participated in any past National Civics Bee® contests;
• Agree to all National Civics Bee® Rules, including potentially attending the local, state, and national
competitions.
Immediate family members of Co-Sponsors and individuals residing in their households are not eligible entrants. There
is no cost to enter the competition.
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Prizes!
Each finalist will receive a certificate. In addition,
First Place: $500 cash prize
Second Place: $250 cash prize
Third Place: $125 cash prize
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Get in Touch!
The National Civics Bee is presented by the South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, with support from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Please email Von Marie Moniz at vonmarie@socohispanicchamber.org
with any questions.
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