The Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) has a rolling admissions policy. We encourage early application as space is limited. Applicants must be New Hampshire high school students (including graduating seniors) who are at least 16 years old by the program start date. Coursework in political science or government is not required to attend the CLA. Students with an interest in public service, civic life, and New Hampshire politics are encouraged to apply. (Graduates of past CLA programs are not eligible to apply.) Scholarships are available on a limited basis.

The 2009 CLA will be held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics July 10 through July 18.  We will begin reviewing applications in February. If you are interested in being considered for the 2009 CLA, please download, complete, and submit an application. For more information, please contact the main office at (603) 222-4100 or at nhiop@anselm.edu.

Civic Leadership Academy Update: It is with great regret that we must announce the cancellation of this summer’s Civic Leadership Academy at Saint Anselm College. Like several other summer programs in New Hampshire, in the current economy we find ourselves significantly under-enrolled. We very much appreciate your interest in our program. The staff at the NHIOP is already anticipating that we will open the Academy again in the summer of 2010. We sincerely hope you will consider joining us next year.