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
- Complete the application using this link (Deadline: September 30, 2022)
- MCN will get back to you with a response by October 9, 2022
- Program begins on October 29, 2022
Click Here to Apply
Meet Our 2020-2021 Civic 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!
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.
Angel Legaspi
Angel Legaspi is a 11th grade student at James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Marjona Ulmasova
Marjona Ulmasova is a 10th grader from James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
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.