The Civic Innovation Academy is a one-week, in-person experience designed for the most innovative young change-makers. Over the course of a week, you’ll join a cohort of 75 Civic Fellows from across the country, and meet face-to-face with legislators, organizers, CEOs, and academics to explore the diverse world of change.
You'll use what you've learned to work directly with staff from the departments of State, Treasury, Education, and Transportation to brainstorm solutions to problems facing our nation.
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FAST FACTS
Application
Application for the 2024 Civic Innovation Academy open in January 2024. The application contains a written component, and some applicants will be invited to interview.
Eligibility
U.S. based high school students. Students who graduate High School in June ‘24 may also apply.
Timeline
Admissions are rolling, and all students will know if they’ve been accepted by April 31st.
Program
The program is in person in Washington D.C. The program is free, including housing + meals. Accepted students cover their own travel costs, but financial aid is available.-
TOPICS
Throughout the Academy, you’ll learn from social-change experts across sectors, and work in teams to explore D.C. and create solutions to real-world issues.
CLIMATE
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
LAW + GOVERNMENT
TECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
JOIN THE ACADEMY
WHAT OUR FELLOWS
ARE SAYING
A DAY IN D.C.
DURING THE PROGRAM
LEARN FROM EXPERTS
The Academy gives you the opportunity to work alongside top officials at the departments of State, Treasury, Education, and Transportation, among others. No other program puts you in the room with the people impacting policy at such a high level.
DIVE INTO THE FUTURE
The Academy allows you to remove yourself from the grind of tests, applications, and deadlines to focus on thinking about the future of your communities and the country. We give you the tools to start designing a future that is not stuck in the past.
FIND YOUR COMMUNITY
You’ll be working alongside the most innovative, dedicated, diverse high schoolers from around the country at the Academy. Our alums often cite the Academy as the place they made their new best friends!
CASE BRIEFS
Case brief title
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
Case brief title
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
Case brief title
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
Case brief title
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
