Your student can write an essay about a community issue they care about and then follow the steps below to move through the local, state, and national levels for prizes and a chance at a $100,000 scholarship.
Answer the 4 National Civics Bee questions about:
Upload your essay to the National Civics Bee website for your chance to compete. If you make it all the way to the finals in Washington, D.C., you could win a $100,000 scholarship and the prize-trip of a lifetime to our nation’s capital.
After submitting your essay to the National Civics Bee, enter the Utah Civics Essay Contest for another chance to shine — and to win $500, $250, or $125! We can’t wait to read what you come up with!
Helping kids understand how government works is easier with the right support. Our resource page offers simple guides and activities that teachers and families can use to learn together and build confidence along the way.
Downloadable toolkit with a curated collection of supplemental resources to help bring the Bee to your classroom.
Download for step-by-step instructions to craft your essay. The guide includes the essay prompt, judging rubric, and helpful definitions and organizers.
Test your civics knowledge with a short, friendly quiz that shows what you already know—and what you can learn next.