A community-based civic leadership program run by Mikva Challenge in Chicago for youth ages 13 to 15 from North Lawndale, Gage Park, and New City/Back of the Yards. Members research the violence they experience in their community, build leadership skills, and develop youth-led safety strategies that they present to local stakeholders and officials. Activities run in the summer and during the school year.
Offered by Mikva Challenge. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–10. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Policy
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. NLI Challenge is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 10. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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