2020 ACLU National Advocacy Institute Application

Application Overview

Before you start, here is an overview of what to expect in this application.

1. Contact Information

2. Demographic Information

3. Essay

Essay Prompts (Required)

Short Essay Prompt: Please describe your interest in social justice, organizing, and advocacy. (SHORT RESPONSE, 2-3 sentence

Short Essay Prompt: What skills and experience do you hope to gain from this program that you can apply to advocate and/or organize in your community? (SHORT RESPONSE, 2-3 sentences)

Long Essay Prompt Options:

1) What do you see as your generation's greatest threat to civil rights and what gives you the most hope?

2) Can you tell us of a time that you witnessed or experienced an injustice? What did you do - or wish you had done - to address it?

Tip: Compose your response in a separate document, then copy and paste it in the space provided. Save the document for your records.

Additional Resources

Apply for Financial aid: If you would like to apply for financial aid, please complete this separate financial aid form immediately after submitting this application
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities: We are committed to making every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you need assistance in the application process by contacting: institute@aclu.org
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