CEBV Fellowships
About
The CEBV Fellowship program provides young people ages 16-22 with hands-on experience actively engaging with Arizona local and state government. The curriculum draws from the issues and causes young people care about and provides the tools to move a civic engagement project forward in the real world.
The program encompasses introductions to state and local government, effective communication and persuasion skills, attending and giving testimony at public meetings, researching and shadowing officeholders, and other tools in the activist tool chest. Fellows will emerge with a solid understanding of CEBV’s methods of engagement, a framework for progressive change in our state and local government, and prepared to bring advocacy into their future lives and work.
The CEBV Fellowship is a nine week program, and Fellows receive a stipend to support their participation. This is a virtual program and is open to all residents of Arizona.
Apply for the 2026 Fellowship Program
2026 Fellowship Dates: Sept. 20-Nov. 15, 2026. Virtual sessions will be every Sunday 1-3pm.
Fellows will receive:
- Weekly instruction and workshops with CEBV staff
- Individualized guidance & practice
- Introductions to elected officials
- Experience in presentations & public speaking
- Opportunity to help move Arizona in a progressive direction
- $500 stipend
Expectations for Fellows:
- Resident of Arizona aged 16-22. Open to full and part-time students.
- Committed to learning and taking political action
- Ability to participate in the full 9 weeks of the program: Sept 20-Nov. 15
- Ability to spend approximately 10 hours working weekly. Must be available on Sunday afternoons for weekly instruction.
- Willing to stay engaged with CEBV after the end of the fellowship
How to Apply: APPLICATION IS CLOSED FOR 2026
How to Support
Build youth leadership in your community! Our goal is to host one-two cohorts of Fellows per year. Share information about the CEBV Fellowship Program with local schools, youth centers, and youth groups in your area.
Sponsor a Fellowship! We provide a stipend to every participant to help make this program accessible to everyone, regardless of their family’s resources. We encourage groups to sponsor a Fellowship spot.
"I’ve been reflecting on how much of an impact you’ve had on my life, and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. The opportunity you gave me through the fellowship changed so much for me. You and your team not only sparked my love for political science but also gave me the confidence to believe in myself when others didn’t. Your encouragement and support meant more than I can ever put into words."
"I’ve learned so much about how to communicate with potential voters, and life skills like time management. This internship has been so much fun, and hard work. But honestly, if I had the chance to do it again, I would."