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 their leadership and citizenship skills.

You are eligible for CivicWeek if you:

• 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 active citzenship;
• are mature, responsible, respectful and highly motivated.

Academic Requirements
In addition to an application form, students are asked to submit a brief essay and either a test score or grade report. Students may demonstrate academic ability through either:

• a test score in the 95th percentile or above on the verbal composite of 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.

Students who do not meet the test score or GPA requirements above must also submit a teacher recommendation.

Returning CEP or CTD students who have successfully completed a CivicWeek, Summer Program, Saturday Enrichment Program or Gifted LearningLinks course in the social sciences or humanities do not need to submit a test score, grade report or teacher recommendation.