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Youth Civic Solutions Competition
Get ready to make your mark!
We’re calling on bold, creative young people from across the nation to submit your innovative ideas to boost civic knowledge, engagement, and trust during this pivotal election year.
This is your chance to ignite real change in your community and beyond. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of youth civic engagement, gain national recognition, and earn valuable support to help your vision come to life!
Who can apply
Young people across the United States aged 14-24, with two divisions: High School (14-18) and Young Adult (18-24).
How to apply
Participants can submit either a short, written response (300 words) or a video (up to 1 minute) addressing one of three prompts:
- How can Gen Z improve its civic knowledge and media literacy?
- How can Gen Z increase its civic and political engagement?
- How can Gen Z strengthen trust, which is essential for democracy, including trust in people and trust in institutions?
Award
- Each winner will receive $1,000 to support their civic work.
- Winners will be connected with established leaders in the civic learning space to share their ideas and expand their networks.
- Citizens & Scholars is exploring ways to feature the winning ideas in Winter 2024, following the November General Election.
Timeline
- Submission Period: August 30 – October 4, 2024
- Judging Period: October 7 – 10, 2024
- Finalists Announced: October 14, 2024
- Winners Announced: October 22, 2024