NC Civics Coalition (NC3) Youth Advisory Committee Application

NC Civics Coalition Youth Advisory Committee: The youth advisory committee meets approximately once a month via Zoom to advise the NC3 board about youth leadership, interests, concerns, and civic education. The Youth Advisory Committee will help plan and communicate information about NC youth civics programs, events, and opportunities to serve local communities and engage with decision-makers.

The Bill of Rights Student Opportunities Hub

MyImpact Challenge (Contest): Promotes student engagement in community service, volunteerism, or entrepreneurship. Students can win prizes for projects that demonstrate civic action.
Student Fellowship: A six-month program helping high schoolers develop leadership skills and study civil society.
Think The Vote: A debate platform where students discuss current events, with opportunities to win prizes, such as $1,000.
Internships: The BRI offers internships to college students and recent graduates in areas like marketing, development, and educational programs, providing hands-on experience in a non-profit environment.

iCivics Student Opportunities

The Carnegie Youth Fellowship: A paid, national civic leadership experience for high school students ready to strengthen civic learning and engagement in their communities. The Carnegie Youth Fellowship brings together high school students from across the country to explore civic issues, exchange perspectives, and lead meaningful change. Fellows collaborate, conduct research, and amplify youth voice in shaping the future of civic learning and engagement
Youth Movement: Elevating youth voice in civic learning across communities, institutions, and the national conversation. The Fellowship may last ten months — but the community doesn’t end there. Alumni stay connected with peers nationwide, mentor current Fellows, and keep contributing to civic learning alongside iCivics or in their own ways and on their own paths. Since launching in 2019, the Youth Fellowship has grown and evolved. If you’ve been a Fellow at any point, we’d love to have you stay involved and connected!

NAACP Youth Councils

The NAACP Youth Councils: This council supports youth engagement in reviewing state social studies standards and advocating for better civic education.

Looking for Scholarships & Other Opportunities

For scholarship opportunities, students and families should reach out to your school counselor or college and career advisor, as they typically have the most up-to-date information about local, state, and national opportunities available to students. They can also help identify options that align with your interests, goals, and eligibility.

Additionally, students may find it helpful to explore:

Their local school district website, which often highlights student programs, internships, and scholarships
Reputable scholarship search platforms such as Fastweb and Big Future
Local community organizations, foundations, and civic groups (e.g., Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, NAACP, churches, sororities and fraternities), which frequently offer scholarships and leadership opportunities
University and college websites, which often list summer programs, enrichment opportunities, and scholarships for prospective students

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