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SUMMARY:2025 Middle School National Civics Bee – Essay deadline!
DESCRIPTION:CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS!\nShare your ideas and flex your civics knowledge in the National Civics Bee®!\nThe Ames Regional Economic Alliance is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition 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 2025.\n \nWHY CIVICS?\nThe Ames Regional Economic Alliance is participating in the National Civics Bee® 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 in Iowa and celebrating our civic pride.\n \nHOW TO ENTER\nAny 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in Iowa 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 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Visit www.nationalcivicsbee.org ( https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/ncb-how-it-works/ ) for the latest news on the application portal, entry deadlines, and resources.\n \nStudents should review the Contest Rules and Essay Guide below and then apply using the following link: 2025 National Civics Bee® Application Link.\n \n \nRESOURCES/ADDITIONAL INFO:\n\nEssay Guide ( https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/student-essay-guide/ )\nNational Civics Bee® Highlights Video ( https://youtu.be/lQdMbyBUttc?si=adOM0fyyD1sq5_MZ )\nNational Civics Bee® Website ( http://www.nationalcivicsbee.org/ )\n2025 National Civics Bee® Contest Rules – Essay Round ( https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Essay-Round-Rules_Digital-1.pdf )\n\n \n \nLIVE EVENT INFO \n\nApril 11, 2025 at 9:00am\nAmes Regional Economic Alliance, 304 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010\nThird prize – $125\nSecond prize – $250\nFirst prize – $500\n\n \n \n \n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2025-middle-school-national-civics-bee-essay-deadline/
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