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Civic Leadership Summit — in washington, d.c. — August 5-8, 2013 deadline to apply is may 31, 2013 Apply Now
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Take Part in Something Extraordinary this Summer

The CIEE Civic Leadership Summit is an exciting new event that brings together passionate students from around the world. This is your chance to earn a trip to Washington, D.C. to join your peers for a dynamic exchange on civil society. Spend four days hearing from experts in the field, sharing your own unique perspectives on social justice and civic leadership and exploring the nation’s capital.

Apply to become a CIEE Civic Leadership Fellow and you could:

Take part in engaging activities and discussions on civic leadership Join expert scholars, panelists, and lecturers as you discuss, important civil and social issues in both the U.S. and your home country

Explore one of the country’s greatest cities From the iconic architecture, to its amazing museums, monuments, and public spaces, Washington D.C. is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in America

Meet new people Experience life on the campus of American University with 100 young international leaders passionate about making a difference in their own communities and on the global stage

Apply now and enhance your experience abroad this summer at the CIEE Civic Leadership Summit!

How to apply

Complete the online application form and submit a 300-500 word essay or 1-2 minute video link on the following:

Tell us about the experiences and perspectives you hope to gain as a CIEE Work & Travel USA participant and how you think it will impact your future.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be participating in the summer 2013 CIEE Work & Travel USA program.

AWARDS
100 participants will each be awarded a Fellowship to attend the CIEE Civic Leadership Summit in Washington, DC from August 5-8 2013. The Fellowship will include a travel grant, accommodations, meals and activities at the Summit.

DEADLINES
Applications are due May 31, 2013. Fellows will be announced by June 21.

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Applicants may be asked to complete a short online interview. Please check your email for more details in the days following your application.

About CIEE Work & Travel USA

Each year, the CIEE Work & Travel USA program brings nearly 18,000 international university students to experience life in communities across the U.S. While here, participants experience all that American culture has to offer–living and working alongside Americans.

A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange. For over 65 years CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world by offering the most comprehensive, relevant, and valuable exchange programs available.