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The Digital Citizen Fellowship is an exploration of how technology, the internet, and digital culture shape our democracy. It's built by digital natives, for digital natives.
Join weekly lessons and engage with experts on everything from social media algorithms and AI to extended realities. Together, we'll learn how to harness future technologies to build a brighter world.
The Digital Citizen Fellowship is an exploration of how technology, the internet, and digital culture shape our democracy. Join weekly lessons and engage with experts on everything from social media algorithms and AI to extended realities. Together, we'll learn how to can harness future technologies to build a brighter world.
ApplyApplications for the Spring 2024 class close on January 21st, 2024
High school students from anywhere in the United States. Students whose gap year began in June 2023 are also eligible to apply.
The program begins in early February and ends in mid-April, and requires about two hours per week.
The program is digital-first and entirely free for accepted students.
Students will also have the opportunity to attend an in-person gathering of academics, policymakers, and technologists in Washington, D.C.
Just a few of the fields you'll dive into during the Fellowship.
Every week, you'll participate in a focused lesson delving into specific aspects of digital technology and its role in shaping our democracy. Following each session, you'll have the chance to join a Q&A session with an expert in the field, enhancing your understanding of the day's topic.
Baratunde Thurston and Chris Lewis are just a few of our confirmed speakers – with more announced as we get closer to the program!
This program goes beyond a mere historical overview of the internet or an academic course. Every week, we dive into the technologies and emerging trends that are taking over the conversation.
Are you curious about the mechanics of VR and AR, or intrigued by how TikTok trends might revolutionize political discourse? If these questions resonate with you, then this program is made for you.
At the end of the program, Civics Unplugged will connect you with folks on the ground who are doing the work. If you want to do your own thing, you can apply for funding to build technology, craft policy, or continue exploring the digital future.
Your path as a civic innovator extends far beyond the completion of the program. As a graduate of the Fellowship, you will unlock a tailored collection of empowerment tools designed to assist you in following your passions and making a significant impact on the world.
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
The Civic Innovators Fellowship is designed for young leaders who have innovative ideas to solve community issues – and want to start building them now.The Fellowship gives you the knowledge, network, and funding to pursue your passions and launch projects that change the world.
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