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Civic Cornerstone Fellowship
Deadline: September 4, 2026
In today's hyper-partisan political climate, it can be hard to be engaged, especially with people who hold opposing viewpoints. The Civic Cornerstone Fellowship was designed to address this challenge, bringing together undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and with a diverse range of views and experiences for a monthly series of conversations.
The Civic Cornerstone Fellowship builds upon the culture of constructive conversation at the University and the Karsh Institute’s portfolio of engaged dialogue work, weaving these together with scholarship from faculty across Grounds. >>APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2026!