Youth Civic Fellowship

APPLICATIONS TO JOIN OUR FALL 2022 COHORT IS OPEN

15 students across NYC are selected each cohort for civic leadership and advocacy training. Students will attend 8 weeks of virtual and in-person sessions, then student will work collaboratively for 4 weeks on their desired civics project. To compensate for your hard work and time, we provide a single $300.00 stipend and cover all program related costs.

Qualifications

  • Be a high school student in New York City (10th, 11th or 12th grade)

  • Be a civic-minded individual with a passion for social justice

  • Have a passion for MCN’s mission and vision

  • Be available on Tuesdays after school from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM and one Saturday a month for in-person (see schedules for reference)

Process

  1. Complete the application using this link below

  2. MCN will get back to you with a response when the intake begins

Meet Our Fellows!

  • Lamis Idris

    Lamis Idris is a 11th grade student at Edward R Murrow High School. Lamis describes herself as a African Muslim hijabi and liberal feminist, who is outspoken and feels empowered by her Hijab and religion. She hopes to break down hijab stereotypes!

  • Toaha Muhammad

    Toaha Muhammad is a 11th grader at The Bronx High School of Science. He describes himself as a peacemaker, Muslim and Bengali-American.

  • Maimunna Muntaha

    Maimunna Muntaha is a 11th grader at Townsend Harris High School in Brooklyn. She describes herself as a feminist, liberal, enjoys traveling and cooking, and is an extrovert!

  • Riskiya Vahobova

    Riskiya Vahobova is a 11th grade student at James Madison High School. She is the team captain on her school’s cross-country team. She describes herself as a feminist, foodie, trilingual Muslim, singer, athlete, and lactose intolerant baker!

  • Ummatun Ahmed

    Ummatun Ahmed is a 11th grader at Al Noor High School in Brooklyn. She describes herself an environmentalist, and avid reader, and a peacemaker.

  • Abida Khan

    Abida Khan is a 11th grade student at the High School for Environmental Studies in Brooklyn. Abida is a self-described rebel, is passionate about human rights and mental health. She is creative and artistic!

  • Emre Turkmen

    Emre Turkmen is a 10th grade student at James Madison High School. He describes himself as a student, volunteer, debater, and avid traveler!

  • Noor Sukkar

    Noor Sukkar is a 11th grader at James Madison High School in Brooklyn. Noor recently moved to NYC from Florida. She describes herself as a feminist, mental health advocate, and shopaholic!

  • Angel Legaspi

    Angel Legaspi is a 11th grade student at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.

  • Khawng Tun

    Khawng Tun is an 11th grader at James Madison High School in Brooklyn. Khawng describes himself as persistent and passionate against racism and xenophobia.

  • Muddsar Yassen

    Muddsar Yassen is in the 11th grade at James Madison High School. He identifies as a pakistaini-american, who is family oriented. He describes himself as a hustler, reformist, self-made, hard working and optimistic!

  • Marjona Ulmasova

    Marjona Ulmasova is a 10th grader from James Madison High School in Brooklyn.

  • Tamana Jabbar

    Tamana Jabbar is a 11th grader at Al Mamoor Islamic School in Queens. She is a self-described straight forward and honest person. She loves basketball and politics. She fervently follows elections and local politics.

  • Hummairah Chowdhury

    Hummairah Chowdhury is a 10th grader at the Bronx High School of Science. She describes herself as a volunteer, debater, environmentalist, liberal, feminist, foodie, passionate, and family oriented.

  • Maisha Zui

    Maisha Zui is a 11th grader at The Brooklyn Latin School in Queens. She identifies as a first generation American, who is passionate about healthcare, the environment, and systemic racism.