Florida State Competition
Presenting Sponsor:
Florida Statewide National Civics Bee® – Finals
The Institute for Governance and Civics at Florida State University is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and chambers of commerce across Florida to host a nonpartisan statewide civics competition on June 30, 2026. The 2025-26 National Civics Bee® encourages young Americans in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
Modeled on traditional spelling and geography bees, the competition gives students an opportunity to earn recognition and cash prizes by sharing ideas to improve their communities and showcasing their passion for civics. The winner of the National Civics Bee® Florida State Finals will receive a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the National Civics Bee® national championship in Fall 2026.
Why Civics?
We are hosting the National Civics Bee® Florida State Finals 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 throughout Florida and celebrating our civic pride.