WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO JOIN?
Those students meeting the qualifications to receive the Civic Engagement Diploma Seal endorsement are also eligible to join the National Civic Engagement Honor Society.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Students who join the honor society receive:
-membership certificate
-red, white, and blue graduation honor cord
-a lapel pin bearing the seal of the honor society
-names listed on the National Civic Engagement Honor Society directory
HOW DO I JOIN?
To join, simply submit the online application form linked below certifying that you meet the criteria and pay a one-time membership fee. The membership fee for public school students is $25.00 and for students of Georgia Independent School Association member schools is $30.00
WHO ADMINISTERS THE HONOR SOCIETY?
While the Civic Engagement Diploma Seal program is administered by the Georgia Department of Education, the Honor Society itself is a program of the United States Center for Civic Engagement, a non-partisan nonprofit whose mission is to educate and equip students to become productive citizens.
I HAVE JOINED THE HONOR SOCIETY, WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT TO RECEIVE MY ITEMS?
2026-2027 Honor Society applications are due no later than Friday, April 2, 2027. Packages will be mailed out on Wednesday, April 14, 2027.