Although there are some universal requirements, each club has its own criteria for selection. Depending on your current class or grade, as well as your school’s organization, you will either be eligible for Junior Beta (Elementary or Junior Division) or Senior Beta. Members pay a one-time fee per division. The Elementary Division includes grades 4-5 and members pay $16. The Junior Division includes grades 6-8 and members pay $24. Senior Beta is comprised of grades 9-12 and members pay $32. If you’re interested in joining Beta today, visit our interactive map to find your local club.
Beta is a whole lot more than a line on your transcript or wearing a lapel pin. Beta helps shape its members’ futures. Whether attending a state convention, our national convention or participating in local service projects, you’ll not only learn valuable life lessons, but you’ll make lifelong friends in the process. Plus, our 12th grade members have the chance to apply for over $300,000 in scholarships. Ready to brighten your future?
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REVIEW OUR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
You should familiarize yourself with Beta’s eligibility requirements and be sure your school is properly accredited , if required.
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FIND A SPONSOR
Every club must have a sponsor. Sponsors play an active and important role in their respective local Beta clubs-and your Sponsor can be an administrator, counselor, teacher or librarian. For homeschool chapters, a Sponsor can be a parent or guardian.
- APPLY FOR A CHARTER
The prospective Sponsor should complete the application linked below. Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed for approval.
Once approved, a member of the National Office will reach out with further instructions and to answer any questions you may have.
We’re eager to welcome you to National Beta.
National Beta clubs can be found throughout the United States and across the globe, with clubs in China, Japan, Guam, Russia, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Panama and Puerto Rico.
Select your state to connect with your local club—or to start your own.
We'll gladly answer any questions you might have, but there’s a good chance someone else has already asked it. For that reason, we’ve compiled some of the more common questions here. And if you still can't find the answer you're looking for, please let us know.