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Each year, the Pennsylvania Chamber Foundation organizes the National Civics Bee®, an annual competition that inspires 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Americans to enhance civic literacy, skills, and participation. Students can win at least $500 in a local bee, $1,000 in the statewide bee, and $100,000 at the national level.
Information can be found on the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation website, including a map where students can click on Pennsylvania to submit an application/essay to enter the Bee. When students enter the application portal, they will automatically be geo-matched with one of the local bees that is closest to their address.
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who reside in Pennsylvania are eligible to participate. Students can participate on their own; however, when educators encourage student participation either via school-wide or classroom coordinated efforts, there is much greater engagement and excitement.
Timeline for the National Civics Bee in Pennsylvania:
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Now through February 4, 2025: Essay submission portal is open. The application deadline is February 4, 2025.
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February 2025-April 2025: Local Bees take place throughout Pennsylvania
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June 13, 2025: Pennsylvania State Finals at Penn State University
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November 2025: National Championship in Washington, D.C.
Please reach out to Elizabeth Bolden for more details. C70 is proud to partner with the PA Chamber Foundation through PA Civics.
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