Entries open for inaugural civics bee

Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Indiana Department of Education last week announced the launch of the state’s inaugural Civics Bee.

The event is aimed at encouraging Hoosiers in sixth through eighth grade to engage in civics and contribute to their community. The event will be held in August at the Indiana Statehouse.

Students interested in participating must submit an essay to the participating chamber of commerce closest to their home. (Participating chambers include Greater Grant County, Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.) The deadline is Jan. 8.

“Increasing civic engagement for all Hoosiers is one of the goals of the Indiana Chamber’s new long-range visioning plan,” said Indiana Chamber CEO-elect Vanessa Green Sinders in a press release. “Having a foundation in American democracy — to engage respectfully, constructively and collaboratively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions — is critical. That’s why we are so excited to help lead the way with this state competition that will help inspire our middle schoolers to take part in elections, get involved in their communities and even consider going into public service themselves.”

For more information, visit indianachamber.com/civicsbee.

Deadline is Friday

Indiana Rotary clubs are accepting applications for the All-Indiana Global Grant Scholarship.

The $40,000 scholarship will enable a student to study in a graduate program at a university outside of North America. It is open to Indiana residents or students who will have a bachelor’s degree by May 2024.

For more information, email [email protected]. The deadline is Dec. 22.

Applications open

Applications are now open for the 2024 Indiana Senate Page Program.

The program, which runs in January and February, is open to students in sixth through 12th grade. Participants will tour the Indiana Statehouse, listen to debate, assist staff and meet their state senator.

For more information, visit IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Page-Program.