National Beta

Non-profit OrganizationsUnited States51-200 Employees

National Beta is the largest independent, non-profit, 
educational youth organization in America. We’re dedicated 
to recognizing high academic achievement, rewarding and 
nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills, and 
encouraging service to others.

As a student-focused organization, we provide a variety 
of opportunities and experiences that positively impact 
our members, their schools, and communities across the 
nation and around the world. Since launching in 1934, we 
have served over 7 million students in grades 4-12 along with 
countless teachers, parents, and administrators. Currently 
we are serving nearly 500,000 students across our 
divisions which include Elementary Beta (grades 4-5), Junior Beta (grades 6-8) and Senior Beta (grades 9-12).

Beta’s mission originated with Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, who founded the organization in 1934. Over 80 years have passed, but his vision and Beta’s mission has remained the same. 

Our Mission Statement:

To promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.

Our 4 pillars:

ACHIEVEMENT - Recognizing and honoring high academic achievement
CHARACTER - Preparing young people for life and empowering them to be successful
LEADERSHIP - Developing the leaders of tomorrow
SERVICE - Demonstrating our motto: Let Us Lead by Serving Others

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