National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America.
Committed to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding worthy character, fostering leadership skills, and encouraging service to others, Beta impacts the lives of students in significant ways. Founded in 1934 by John W. Harris, Ed., National Beta has worked with millions of students in grades 4-12.
As a student-centered organization, National Beta pursues ways to develop and nurture elementary and secondary school students by providing opportunities and experiences that demonstrate the ideals of our founding pillars.
Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
Preparing students for life and empowering them to be successful
Developing the leaders of tomorrow
Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others
National Beta is an internationally recognized honor organization that celebrates students’ academic achievements. Additionally, Beta offers:
When a school starts a new club, they receive an official charter to display. Sponsors*, the person(s) responsible for overseeing the operations of the club, receive a pin and gain access to a database of resources, engaging meeting activity plans, personal, and year-round support from a National Office staff member.
Beta allows schools the flexibility to determine their own eligibility requirements as long as students are performing at or above grade level. Every school is unique and evaluates the success of their students on a different basis.
*A Sponsor may be a teacher, counselor, or administrator, or anyone with access to all student records.
Students pay a one-time membership fee per student, per division.
Each new member receives a membership card, certificate, and membership pin.
In addition to the day-to-day opportunities a Beta Club provides for students, National Beta holds a variety of events each year that students are eligible to attend.
Regional Leadership Summits are held in seven states throughout the southeast for all divisions of National Beta. These two-day events provide students an opportunity to experience leadership development, goal-setting, self-esteem building and more. They can also interview to become a Leadership Representative!
Each summit features a keynote speaker, various challenges, and opportunities for clubs to qualify for National Convention.
Event Registration Cost: $50 (cost is per student and subject to change)
State Convention is a dynamic event held in 18 states across the country which is open to all Beta clubs who strive to offer unique experiences to showcase their talents, both individually and collectively as a club.
There are over 45 competition opportunities that include academic tests, STEM challenges, visual arts, talent performances. Plus, students have the ability to run for a State Officer position.
Event Registration Cost: $30 (cost is per student and subject to change)
National Convention is held each summer and is the event where individuals and clubs that qualified throughout the year at State Conventions and Leadership Summits join to compete for a national title. Students also get to explore the host city, take part in national exhibitions, participate in the Beta Serves project, and more!
Event Registration Cost: $50 (cost is per student and subject to change)
