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Friday, January 10, 2025

Montana Civics Bee

This just in from the Mansfield Center:

The Mansfield Center is partnering with the National Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the 2025 Montana Civics Bee for middle school students. Students who participate will strengthen their civics, writing, and public speaking skills, and form friendships with other young leaders along the way!  

A brief overview of the Montana State Civics Bee: 

  • 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students must submit a 750-word (max) essay proposing their ideas for improving their community by February 4th, 2025.
  • Top-scoring essays will be invited to participate in the Montana State Civics Bee in late spring 2025 for the chance to win cash prizes at the state level.
  • The winner of the State Bee will be sent on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee in fall 2025 for the chance to win $100,000 towards college.

The United States is experiencing a crisis in civic education among younger generations, and the Mansfield Center is working to correct this issue by offering opportunities for young Americans to engage with civics and strengthen our democracy moving forward. We are thrilled to gather students from across the state for this exciting event! 

To apply, visit the National Civics Bee webpage and create an account to access the application portal and address to mail physical applications.  

For additional resources to prepare your students visit our resource platform.

Reach out to Kate Koenig at kate.koenig@mso.umt.edu with questions!

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