Calling all middle school students! Share your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the National Civics Bee®.
Alabama State Competition Presenting Sponsor
About the Bee
Alabama Chambers is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and 5 chambers of commerce across Alabama to host a nonpartisan statewide civics competition. The 2024-25 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
The competition, modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, gives students the chance to win recognition and earn cash prizes by sharing ideas for improving their communities and showing their enthusiasm for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Alabama State Finals will receive a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in November 10-11, 2025.
Why Civics?
We are hosting the National Civics Bee® Alabama State Finals 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 throughout Alabama and celebrating our civic pride.
State Finals
The National Civics Bee® Alabama State Finals will be held at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, beginning at 9:30am on Friday, July 18, 2025, and follows the competition of 4 regional competitions which each advanced 3 students to the state finals. The state competition is free to attend and open to the public.
Thank you to our event sponsors
How To Enter
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Alabama with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their essay to participate in one local competition in our state. The essay window has closed for this year's civics bee look for information for next year's event in October 2025.
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Thank you to our Local Competition Region Partners
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you interested in showcasing your company's commitment to developing active and engaged citizens? For information about available corporate sponsorships, please contact Paige Hutto, paige@alabamachambers.com
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact hello@alabamachambers.com