The inaugural 2024 National Civics Bee® Championship brings finalists from 27 states to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation headquarters to test their civics knowledge, skills, and disposition as they compete for big prizes.
The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. As they compete for a spot in the Championship, middle schoolers in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades from across the country showcase their civics knowledge and skills, winning prizes and recognition along the way.
The National Civics Bee®At A Glance
Entries from more than 8,000 students.
Competitors advance through local and state bees that take place through August.
One finalist from each state receives a trip to DC to compete at the Championship in November.
Watch the 2024 National Civics Bee® Championship
Attend the 2024 National Civics Bee® Championship in-person, or sign-up for the livestream to watch from home. Register Here
Thank you to our Sponsors
In addition to funding from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee® is made possible by the generous support of The Daniels Fund , The Wilson Garling Foundation, and Citizen Travelers.
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To the Bee and Beyond
Motivated by a genuine enthusiasm for learning, Benjamin, an eighth grader from Washington, viewed the National Civics Bee® as a golden opportunity to expand his knowledge in a new subject. He was immediately drawn to the competition, expressing his thought process: “I get to study, which some people might not like, but I enjoy it
The Championship will take place on November 12, 2024, in Washington, DC.
How do I watch the National Civics Bee® Championship?
Members of the public are invited to register to attend the Championship in-person on November 12, at U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, DC. A livestream of the event will also be available for those who wish to watch from home. Register here.
How are finalists chosen?
To enter the 2024 National Civics Bee®, students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades submitted essays describing how they would improve their communities through civics. The top-scoring entrants advanced to a local bee designed to test their civics knowledge during two rounds of civics quiz questions and a Q&A with a distinguished panel of judges. Local winners advance to their state’s finals, taking place through August. The first-place winner from each state final will receive a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the Championship in November.
Who runs the National Civics Bee®?
Organized by The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee® is an annual nonpartisan civics competition for middle schoolers that increases civics knowledge, skills, and disposition among young Americans, their families, and communities. The Chamber Foundation partners with chambers of commerce across the country to host local and state bees. The competition is made possible with the generous support of The Daniels Fund, Citizen Travelers, the Wilson Garling Foundation, and other sponsors.
How can I sponsor the National Civics Bee®?
Individuals, companies, and organizations interested in supporting the National Civics Bee® may learn more about donating here.
Want to enter the 2025 Bee?
The application to the 2025 National Civics Bee® opens in Fall 2024 – dates coming soon!
