Due to weather & school closures, the Essay Contest for the National Civics Bee has been extended until February 17th - Access the Essay Portal & more information about the extension can be found here

❓The National Civics Bee is hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce, and NC State is proud to host the state Civics Bee in North Carolina. We have regional partners with the Chambers of Commerce in Clayton, Fayetteville, and Roanoke Valley, and the YMCA of the Triangle. Here's NC State's announcement | Learn more here 

Who: All Middle School youth in North Carolina are eligible for the Civics Bee Essay Contest. 

What: The National Civics Bee is like the Spelling Bee but about civics education. All NC Middle Schoolers are eligible to participate, and students progress from an essay contest to a regional, state and national contests.

How: Middle Schoolers must submit an Essay to enter the Civics Bee. This Essay Application Guide is a step-by-step guide to support the essay writing process. 

Where: Essays should be submitted through this Portal.

When: Middle Schoolers should submit their essay by February 17, 2026. The Essay Portal will close by February 17th 11:59pm Hawaii Standard Time / 3:59 am on February 18th in NC!

🏆The Prizes: Student winners are awarded $$ and the winner of the National Bee wins $100,000 for their 529 Education Fund. Our North Carolina state winner will win $1000, and 2nd and 3rd place win prizes too!  

➡️ Resources for you: Educator Toolkit

➡️ More about the Civics Bee in North Carolina

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