Share your ideas and show off civics skills

National Civics Bee is a nonpartisan civics local competition, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

• Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes.
• Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee national championship in Fall 2026 for a chance to win a $100K scholarship!

2026 Essay Portal Now Open: Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Arkansas with an idea about using civics to improve their community can submit their essay to participate in one local competition in their state. Applications must have be submitted by Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone.