The St. Tammany Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
ABOUT THE CIVICS BEE
Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® championship in Fall 2026.
Students begin by entering an essay competition. Judges will select 20 Essay Finalists to participate in a live quiz event testing their civics knowledge. The top 3 winners from each Regional Competition will advance to the state event, where they will compete for first-, second-, and third-place prizes. The first-place winner from each State Competition will advance to the National Championship hosted by the U.S. Chamber Foundation.
WHY CIVICS?
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 National Civics Bee, we promote greater civic knowledge in Southeast Louisiana and celebrate our civic pride.
HOW TO ENTER
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in southeast Louisiana with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their essay to participate in one local competition in their state. All essays must be submitted by Tuesday, February 3, 2026, before 3:59 a.m. Central Time.
If selected, you will be invited to participate in the Regional Competition (live competition) to be held in St. Tammany in April 2026 (exact date and location TBD).
The Regional Competition finalists compete for cash prizes.
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $125
EDUCATORS
Are you an educator in an area public, private or home school? You can bring the National Civics Bee to life in your classroom! Download the toolkit below or contact Michelle Biggs at michelle@sttammanychamber.org or 985-273-3003 for more information.
