[Oct. 15, 2024, Lansing, MICH]— The National Civics Bee will be back and expanding in Michigan for 2025, the Michigan Chamber Foundation proudly announced today. The Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
- The National Civics Bee is returning and expanding across Michigan for 2025
- The Michigan Chamber Foundation, along with 10 local chambers, will host 2025 community, statewide Bees to encourage informed, active citizens and spur community engagement
- All Michigan 6th, 7th and 8th graders from any public, private, charter, or home schools are eligible to participate
- Essay portal now open! Students submit essays between Oct. 15, 2024 and Feb. 4, 2025
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools student Evan Zhen to represent Michigan at national competition Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. and chance to win up to $50K
