Frequently Asked Questions
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- Students must be U.S citizens, permanent residents, DACA, or have an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Unfortunately, this program does not sponsor visas nor accept temporary visas (F-1, J-1, dependents and others).
- Students who are currently enrolled in a school in Washington State in the 10th or 11th grade when they are applying.
- Students who have an interest in learning about technology, society, justice, and changemaking (no previous coding experience expected).
- Students must be able to make their way to UW. Bus passes will not be provided, but more information can be found about free youth passes at orca’s website. info.myorca.com/youth-ride-free
None at all! This program is designed for students with little to no prior experience.
The program will be happening in-person at the University of Washington, Seattle.
The program will run for four weeks during Summer 2025. We will meet in-person Monday-Friday (excluding any U.S. holidays), roughly 9am to 3pm PT each day.
| Dates | What's happening |
|---|---|
| March 5th, 2025 | Application opens |
| April 2nd, 2025 11:59pm PT | Application deadline |
| May 1st, 2025 | Applicants are notified of decisions |
| July 7th to August 1st | CIC Summer Program 2025! |
In general, each week of the program will focus on different intersections of technology and society, with different projects. All of the mentors will be there to support you in your learning about technology and society throughout the day. Additionally, you will check-in with your mentee group, led by your assigned mentors, at the start and end of each program day.
Sample Daily Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am-9:30am | Optional Breakfast |
| 9:30am-10:00am | Mentor Group Check-In |
| 10:00am-10:45am | Technical Foundations & Code Along or Social Responsibility & Tech Ethics Session |
| 10:45am-11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Career Exploration or Post-High School Education Session |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:00pm-2:45pm | Work Time: Delegated work time with Mentors |
| 2:45pm-3:00pm | Mentor Group Check-Out |
If you are accepted, we will reach out with plenty more details about what to expect!
- Opportunity to engage and obtain mentorship from college students
- $1500 Stipend
- Free coding lessons
- Campus experience
- Exposure to societal issues
- And much more!
Every application submitted by the deadline will be reviewed equally.
No, this program is completely free. To acknowledge that many students would otherwise be working if they were not attending our program, we are offering a stipend to every CIC Mentee. We will also be providing lunch and any necessary materials for all program dates.
Due to program capacity and limited time, all mentees are expected to attend the whole program.
Four absences will lead to a discussion with the program director in order to discuss what is going on. After six absences, students will be dismissed from the program.
For Seattle area residents, many Link Lightrail and bus routes conveniently go to UW. You can use your bus passes to ride the link light rail and bus routes. Learn more about youth orca cards at their website. info.myorca.com/youth-ride-free
No, CIC does not provide housing.