Civic Education Project
An award-winning leadership and citizenship program based at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, the Civic Education Project (CEP) combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people.
Through its CivicWeek, Civic Leadership Institute, and CivicAction programs, CEP has been training and inspiring students to become active, engaged citizens for the past 10 years.
If you’re in search of rigorous academic challenges, exceptional service experiences, and opportunities to explore a city with new and lasting friends, consider CEP. If you’re ready to change the world – and be changed in the process – apply today.
An award-winning leadership and citizenship program based at Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development, the Civic Education Project (CEP) combines traditional education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people.
Through its CivicWeek, Civic Leadership Institute, and CivicAction programs, CEP has been training and inspiring students to become active, engaged citizens for the past 10 years.
If you’re in search of rigorous academic challenges, exceptional service experiences, and opportunities to explore a city with new and lasting friends, consider CEP. If you’re ready to change the world – and be changed in the process – apply today.
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 Engages diverse groups of bright, motivated students in grades 9-12 through intense, weeklong service-learning immersion experiences in dynamic communities around the country |
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 Challenges outstanding students in grades 10-12 through an innovative, three-week summer service-learning curriculum in the heart of one of the nation's great cities |
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 Prepares student leaders in grades 7-9 through programs such as Taking Action: Leadership & Service, a three-week summer program at a world-class university integrating academic study and meaningful community service |
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Apply Now for CivicWeek!
Check out the exciting Spring 2010 CivicWeek programs in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Online applications are available and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now!
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Video Contest Winners
Check out what our alumni had to say about the impact of our programs: the winners of our 2009 Video Contest are now posted online!
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CivicWeek: San Francisco - Hunger & Homelessness
March 14 - March 20
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CivicWeek: New York - Law & Social Justice
March 21 - March 27
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CivicWeek: Chicago - Public Health
March 28 - April 3
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CivicWeek: Washington, DC - Politics & Urban Poverty
March 28 - April 3
