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Deadline Approaching for Students to Participate in National Civics Bee

The deadline for students to apply to be part of the National Civics Bee is fast approaching.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is serving as host of the local competition for the 2025 National Civics Bee in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The competition in Schuylkill County will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. 

The National Civics Bee is a national non-partisan competition open to all students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Students are invited to enter the competition by submitting an essay application by February 4, 2025.

After a distinguished panel of judges review the essays, the top 20 students will be selected to advance to their local competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce will host its local competition in the spring of 2025. The local finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including prizes worth at least $500 for the first-place student.

Participants in the National Civics Bee will have the chance to gain recognition for their civics knowledge and skills and compete for prestigious prizes throughout the competition. The competition enables students to explore issues that matter to their communities, furthering their understanding of civic engagement and fostering responsible citizenship.

Winners from each of the local competitions across Pennsylvania will be invited to take part in the state finals. The first-place winner of the state finals will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete for prizes worth at least $100,000 during the national championship in the Fall of 2025.

“It is critical that the business community help foster a generation of informed and engaged citizens,” said Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Robert S. Carl, Jr. “We’re building a stronger, more robust community by encouraging civic education at an early age so students understand how to lead with knowledge, data and integrity.”

“Fostering a deep understanding of civics and government among our young students is critical to the vibrancy of democracy and civic life in America. The National Civics Bee® provides a unique platform for them to not only showcase their knowledge but also become active and engaged citizens of the future,” said Hilary Crow, vice president of civics at the U.S. Chamber Foundation.

For more information on entering the National Civics Bee in Pennsylvania visit: nationalcivicsbee.org.

For interview requests or additional information, please contact Tony Merchlinsky at amerchlinsky@schuylkillchamber.com or call 570-622-1942

Information published is from a press release.

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