6th, 7th, and 8th Graders:

How can you make a difference in your community?

Start with an essay to the 2025 National Civics Bee®!

96
Days Left
to Enter

How It Works

Use the Essay Guide to write an essay proposing your ideas for improving your community.

Create an account to access the essay application form.

Submit your essay application online by February 4, 2025.

Finalists will be announced on February 14, 2025.

  • Top-scoring essay finalists are invited to compete at local and state bees happening March through August.
  • The top winner from each state receives a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Championship.

Prizes

Finalists compete for trophies, recognition, cash and other prizes.

National
Champtionship

1st Place

$100,000*

529 plan

2nd Place

$25,000*

3rd Place

$15,000*

State Bees

1st Place

$1,000*

2nd Place

$500*

3rd Place

$250*

Local Bees

1st Place

$500*

2nd Place

$250*

3rd Place

$125*