The Chamber is thrilled to announce our participation in the U.S. Chamber’s National Civics Bee essay competition. All 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students are invited to write essays that showcase their civic knowledge and compete for prizes. As leaders and educators who work with students, your support is vital in helping us identify the next generation of civic-minded trailblazers.
Please explore these three resources and share with your networks:
- Student Flyer: Share this with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students to provide an overview of the competition. Students submit an essay to the regional competition, hosted by the Chamber. Finalists will advance to the state-level competition, and those finalists will participate in the National Championship in Washington, D.C. All finalists will be awarded a cash prize.
- Student Essay Guide: Understand the essay and judging criteria. Students must apply online in the essay application portal by February 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
- Educator Toolkit: Gain knowledge and support students. This toolkit contains a lot of information, so please use what may be helpful to you.
Questions? Please reach out to Taliyah Trueheart, Special Projects Coordinator, at ttrueheart@chamberphl.com.
