Eligibility
Each CivicWeek program brings together a diverse group of bright, motivated high school students with an interest in service and a desire to develop skills for leadership and civic engagement.
CivicWeek is open to students who:
All students must submit an application form and a brief essay. In addition, new applicants must submit a test score or grade report demonstrating either:
Prequalified Applicants
Returning students who have successfully completed any Civic Education Project program, or another Center for Talent Development course in the social sciences or humanities in grade 7 or above as part of the Summer Program, Saturday Enrichment Program or Gifted LearningLinks, do not need to submit a test score, grade report or recommendation form.
Dates & Placement
Often, CivicWeek programs coincide with students' spring breaks. However, some school schedules may not coincide, or students may simply have an interest in a topic that is not offered during their school break. Because CivicWeek is an educational program approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, many schools will excuse students from class in order to participate. This is a decision families should make in partnership with teachers and school administrators.
Students able to consider more than one program option should rank their placement preferences on the application. Accepted students are assigned to programs based on a variety of factors, including their placement preferences, the space available for each program and the composition of each group.
Each CivicWeek program brings together a diverse group of bright, motivated high school students with an interest in service and a desire to develop skills for leadership and civic engagement.
CivicWeek is open to students who:
Application Requirements
- are enrolled in grade 9, 10, 11 or 12;
- can demonstrate a high level of academic ability;
- have a sincere interest in learning about communities, social issues and civic engagement;
- are mature, responsible, respectful and highly motivated.
All students must submit an application form and a brief essay. In addition, new applicants must submit a test score or grade report demonstrating either:
- a test score in the 95th percentile or above in reading or verbal on a nationally normed standardized achievement test or
- a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) on their most recent report card.
Prequalified Applicants
Returning students who have successfully completed any Civic Education Project program, or another Center for Talent Development course in the social sciences or humanities in grade 7 or above as part of the Summer Program, Saturday Enrichment Program or Gifted LearningLinks, do not need to submit a test score, grade report or recommendation form.
Dates & Placement
Often, CivicWeek programs coincide with students' spring breaks. However, some school schedules may not coincide, or students may simply have an interest in a topic that is not offered during their school break. Because CivicWeek is an educational program approved by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, many schools will excuse students from class in order to participate. This is a decision families should make in partnership with teachers and school administrators.
Students able to consider more than one program option should rank their placement preferences on the application. Accepted students are assigned to programs based on a variety of factors, including their placement preferences, the space available for each program and the composition of each group.
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