Apply – Civic Literacy and Media Influence Fellowship

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Application Window closes Friday, August 8th, 2025

The next 12-week cohort begins August 25th, 2025

The Civic Literacy & Media Influence Fellowship:
A Paid Journalism Fellowship for Current Students & Alumni

Students and Alumni have an opportunity to apply for a paid 12-week fellowship position to learn about the practice of journalism and editorial storytelling. Student fellows will be mentored by Mr. Charles Ellison, consultant to Learn4Life and Lifelong Learning.

CHARLES D. ELLISON is an award-winning veteran public affairs expert, Principal & Chief Strategist of B|E Strategy (a 2024 Reed Awards finalist) and founding Publisher of theBEnote.com. Ellison is the Executive Producer & Host of the widely viewed public affairs podcast “Decision Makers,” as well as host and co-Producer of the monthly podcast “What Happens Next?” He is a 2023 Emerson Collective “Climate Pivot” Fellow, a Senior Fellow at the Smart Surfaces Coalition, and Founding Lecturer for the Civic Literacy and Media Influence Institute. A former public affairs broadcaster featured in numerous media outlets, he also directs the Council on Communities of Color at the Council of State Governments. His work has been featured in a number of major publications. He lives in the Washington, D.C.-area with his wife Dian, Co-Principal of B|E Strategy, and is the father of three wonderful daughters.

CLMI Application

Name and Age of Applicant*
First Last Age
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone
Email*
School Name*
Enrollment Status*
Are you related to LLAC and/or school staff?*
LLAC Staff's Full Name
School Staff's Full Name
Video Submission URL*

Please copy & paste the URL of your video here
Supporting Documents
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Requirements

- - - Applicants must complete Fellowship Application
    - To apply, all active students and/or alumni (16–22 years old) selected must exhibit strong writing skills
    - A minimum 2.75 GPA • Must be currently enrolled for at least one semester, or have graduated from a Learn4Life, FLEX, Mission Academy or Stanza school
    - A letter of recommendation from Supervising teacher, Counselor or Principal
    - A letter verifying student requirements met and capability of successfully completing the Fellowship
    - Consideration given for special circumstances
    - Commitment to completing the entire 12-week program upon Acceptance into the Fellowship
      - Commitment of at least (1) In-person virtual session with Charles & the Cohort each week (Session times may vary)
      - No more than (2) Unexcused Absences
    - Applicants MUST submit a 1-2-page essay based on the following bullet points below.
      - The 1-2-page essay should address the following areas:
        Why is this fellowship opportunity important to you?
        Explain your educational and career plans
        Describe any community involvement, and/or volunteer work
        Share your past achievements, aspirations and future goals that make you a good fit for this fellowship
    - Applicants MUST also submit a 90 second “Video Submission” explaining who you are & why you think you should be selected for the CLMI Fellowship
      - Applicants can upload videos via Youtube and include the link on the application form

By applying to the CLMI Fellowship, applicants agree to the Terms & Conditions of the Fellowship as appears in the link below:

CLMI Fellow Scholarship Terms and Conditions

*Alumni should receive verification from the Manager of Student Alumni Relations by emailing [email protected] or another Administrative official. Applicant is not related to an officer, director or employee of Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation or any of its affiliates.

If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out by emailing [email protected]

Activities/Developmental Roles:

- - - Writing (blogs)
    - Video-media or “VLOG” Production
    - Guest Bookings
    - Social-media Amplification
    - Topic and Data research

Student Benefits

- - - Civic Literacy & Media Influence Fellowship – Certification
    - Professional Experience
    - Resume Development
    - Reference Building
    - Monetary Award Upon Completion of Fellowship

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