About The Bee
In partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, we are proud to bring the National Civics Bee® to Kent, WA. This competition invites middle schoolers in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades from public, private, charter, and home schools to participate in a first-round civics essay competition. A distinguished panel of judges will review the essays, and the top 20 students will be selected to advance to a local in-person event. The local event will feature two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round, providing a platform for students to showcase their civics knowledge.
Local winners will receive a minimum of $500 cash for first place and an invitation to compete in the National Civics Bee® Washington State Finals, where they will have the opportunity to win additional cash prizes. The first-place winner of the State Finals will earn a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national championship in the Fall of 2025, with prizes totaling more than $50,000.
Why Civics
The Kent Chamber 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 Washington and celebrating our civic pride.
How To Enter
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Washington with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their essay to participate in one local competition in their state. All essays must be submitted by Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Click here for the application portal, entry deadlines, and resources.
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