Summer 2024 Civic Fellowship 

Apply to be a Next Gen Politics Civic Summer Fellow!

What Is It? An opportunity to come together with civic minded peers from across the country for civic dialogue and deliberation about complex issues from multiple perspectives over the course of six weekly interactive sessions 

Who Is Eligible? Civic-minded high school students from around the country

When Will It Meet?  Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM ET, starting July 10 and ending Aug 14 (6 weeks)

Where Will It Meet? Virtual, on Zoom

What Will We Do?

  • Discuss social & political issues of our time with experts and civic-minded teens from across the city and country

  • Sample Topics: voting rights, freedom of expression, immigration, housing, criminal justice, and more!

What Are The Expectations? 

As a Fellow, you are expected to: 

  • Participate consistently and constructively

  • Commit to creating and maintaining safe and courageous space

  • Be open to perspectives and lived experiences different than your own

What Will I Get Out Of It?

  • Expansion of your perspective, knowledge, and civic skills

  • A broader range of friends and thought partners

  • A certificate of accomplishment for completion of at least four of six sessions

How Do I Apply?  Fill out an application at tinyurl.com/NGPSummerApp

Any questions? Contact Sanda@yvoteny.org