2026-2027 NYCLU Teen Activist Project Application (Nassau County)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS FOR STUDENTS IN
NASSAU COUNTY.

IF YOU LIVE IN BUFFALO OR NEW YORK CITY,
PLEASE APPLY AT THE LINK(S) PROVIDED AT NYCLU.ORG/YOUTH.
 

TAP members are directly impacted high school students who speak publicly on NYCLU education issues and work alongside staff to advance the mission of the Education Policy Center. Our students are a diverse group with passions and personal experiences that touch on many issues, including school climate and bullying, bias in the curriculum, the school-to-prison pipeline, high stakes testing, racial justice, teen health, and immigrants' rights.

The NYCLU continues to identify different ways to elevate their stories in our work including media interviews, blog posts and speeches at events and actions. We are recruiting students from Nassau County.

To Apply:

  • Be between the ages of 14 and 21
  • Be currently enrolled in high school or a GED program in Nassau County
  • Be available to meet in person
  • Be interested in youth and student rights, health, and social justice
  • Be committed to working with other teens to promote health and justice
  • Be willing and able to discuss controversial issues sensitively and respectfully
  • Be interested in current events and how they impact New Yorkers

Note: Students of all backgrounds are eligible for the program, regardless of immigration status.

What Will I Get Out of Participating?:

  • Stipend or community service hours
  • Opportunities to plan and participate in trips and other advocacy projects
  • Leadership, public speaking and community organizing skills
  • Knowledge about the law and how it affects all people
  • Meeting organizers and activists from all over the state
  • Valuable experience organizing for social change
  • Become a member of the NYCLU community, meeting and working with professionals on social justice issues

Complete the application below by Friday, October 9th, 2026. The application will close at 11:59PM. Group interviews will be held in mid-October after the application deadline to invite selected applicants to learn about the NYCLU and the program. If you have any questions, please contact us at 212-607-3300 or schools@nyclu.org. 

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Student Information
Application Questions
First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Fourth Choice Fifth Choice
Racial Justice
Police in Schools, Metal Detectors
School Suspensions, Restorative Justice
Indigenous Justice
Adolescent Health (sex education, abortion access)
Environmental Justice
LGBTQ+ rights
Student Privacy and AI in Schools
OPTIONAL: Demographic Information
Optional Demographic Data (Disclaimer): The NYCLU values diversity and inclusion as a critical organizational priority and we encourage all students to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, or disability. The following demographics questions help us better understand our programs to ensure we are serving a diverse pool of individuals. They are entirely optional and play no part in the selection process. 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: schools@nyclu.org.