2026 CEBV Youth Fellowship Application
Apply to join Civic Engagement Beyond Voting's 2026 Youth Fellowship! This 9-week program encompasses introductions to state and local government, effective communication and persuasion skills, attending and giving testimony at public meetings, researching and shadowing officeholders, and other tools in the activist tool chest. Fellows will emerge with a solid understanding of CEBV’s methods of engagement, a framework for progressive change in our state and local government, and prepared to bring advocacy into their future lives and work.

Fellows will receive: 
  • Weekly instruction and workshops with CEBV staff
  • Individualized guidance & practice
  • Introductions to elected officials
  • Experience in presentations & public speaking
  • Opportunity to help move Arizona in a progressive direction
  • $500 stipend
Eligibility & Expectations for Fellows: 
  • Current resident of Arizona aged 16-22. Open to full and part-time students.
  • Committed to learning and taking political action
  • Ability to participate in the full 9 weeks of the program: Sept 20-Nov. 15
  • Ability to spend approximately 10 hours working weekly. Must be available on Sunday afternoons for weekly instruction. There will also be some optional field trips and in-person gatherings.
  • Willing to stay engaged with CEBV after the end of the fellowship 
Program Sessions:
Sun. 9/20 -- 12-3pm
Sun. 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 -- 1-3pm
Sun. 11/15 -- 12-2pm & 3-5pm

Application Deadline: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
We will conduct virtual interviews via Zoom on a rolling basis until we have filled all available openings. Please apply early!

NOTE: We strongly discourage applicants from using ChatGPT or any other AI tools to write their responses. We want to hear your thoughts in your own words.

Questions? Contact Sundrop Carter: sundrop@cebv.us
Learn more about CEBV at: www.cebv.us 
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1) Full Name *
2) Email *
3) Phone Number *
4) Physical Address *
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5) Age *
6) Level of education completed (grade, year in college, degree, etc.) *
7) Current school and/or place of employment *
8) What does civic engagement mean to you? *
Please limit response to 250 words.
9) Why is it important for young people to be involved in advocacy and politics? *
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10) What issues are you passionate about? What motivates you to be an advocate or activist? *
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11) Have you ever participated in political advocacy, community organizing, or similar activities? Please describe. *
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12) Fellowship sessions will take place on the following dates: Sun. 9/20, 12-3pm; Sun. 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8,1-3pm; Sun. 11/15, 1-3pm & 4-6pm. Can you commit to attending every session? If no, please explain. *
12a) If no, please explain.
13) The work associated with this Fellowship includes reading, research, writing, and meeting with CEBV team members. We anticipate a weekly commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Can you commit to this? If no, please explain. *
13a) If no, please explain.
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