Our programs for high school students are built on the principles of Civic Innovation.
Through these carefully designed experiences, we equip young leaders with the tools to generate not just enough solutions, but an overflow of possibilities that tackle our world's most pressing problems with curiosity, commitment, and collective action.
Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders to build an Abundance of Solutions
Where Curiosity Ignites Change
Your journey starts here. Our flagship program invites you to see beyond the conventional and imagine what's possible. This fully remote, 8-week intensive fellowship brings together 750 young leaders annually from across all 50 states and 71 countries to explore groundbreaking approaches to civic innovation.
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Where Collaboration Takes Center Stage
For Fellowship graduates ready to deepen their impact, our summer Academies offer week-long immersive experiences at prestigious university campuses across the U.S..
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Where Commitment Creates Reality
Launching in spring 2025, the Lab represents our most ambitious initiative yet. Selected fellows will move beyond theoretical solutions to build real-world civic innovations with full support from the CU team, Board, and network of supporters. This year-long building phase transforms promising ideas into tangible impact.
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Spotlight on Past Programs
Civics Unplugged Fellows’ Projects in Action
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The Civic Innovators Fellowship
Through our unique combination of structured learning and real-world application, alumni have created an abundance of innovative solutions that continue to ripple through their communities long after the program ends. As one recent graduate put it: "The fellowship doesn't end after eight weeks—it's where your journey as a civic innovator truly begins.
