Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship

Program Type: Paid fellowship for high school students

Geographic Scope: United States, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

Target Audience: Rising 9th–12th grade students

Focus Areas:

• Civics education
• Equity in education
• Government and politics
• History and justice
• Student voice and advocacy

Program Duration: 10-month virtual program with in-person gathering

Key Activities:

• Research issues of equity in civic education in school communities
• Engage in group projects and guided discussion
• Build and lead student voice campaigns
• Learn about media, video editing, and civic engagement
• Network with high school students from across the country
• In-person gathering in Washington D.C. (expenses paid by program)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. student in high school during the fellowship year
• Interested in civics, education, equity, government, history, justice, or politics
• Ability to attend in-person gathering in Washington D.C.
• Must have educator/mentor nomination

Application Process

Required Materials:

1. Student application form
2. Educator/mentor nomination form

Eligibility Checklist:

• U.S. student in high school during fellowship year
• Interested in civics, education, equity, government, history, justice, or politics
• Can attend in-person gathering in Washington D.C. (paid for by program)
• Have an educator/mentor willing to complete nomination form

Note: Application deadline for 2022-23 cohort was June 13, 2022. Contact iCivics for current application timeline.