AI & Democracy Summer Institute Application

Application Overview

Thank you for your interest in the summer institute taking place this July on the Stanford campus. Listed below is an overview of what to expect in this application. Please note, there is a $50 nonrefundable application fee that must be paid at the time of submission, and this application can only be submitted with a parent or guardian’s consent. Financial aid is available for students that qualify (inclusive of the application fee), and you can find more information below.

1) Contact Information
2) Essay Questions
3) Letter of Recommendation
4) Financial Aid
5) Parent Permission

Student Information

How did you learn about the AI & Democracy program?(Required)

Other(Required)

Have you participated in a Close Up program or event?(Required)

Other(Required)

Student Name(Required)

Student Email (please list your personal email)(Required)

Student School Email(Required)

Student Cell Phone(Required)

School Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Current Grade(Required)

School/College Counselor Name(Required)

School/College Counselor Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

Parent Email(Required)

Parent Cell Phone(Required)

Essay Questions

1. Please share why you are interested in attending this summer institute.(Required)

2. How do you envision your participation in the summer institute contributing to your understanding, personal growth, and ability to make an impact on your community?(Required)

Teacher Recommendation

A teacher recommendation is strongly encouraged. You will be provided with a link to share with your teacher once you submit your application.

Teacher recommendations are due:

- For early acceptance, February 25
- For regular acceptance, March 31

Financial Aid

We have limited financial aid available for students who qualify based on gross family income.

Do you need financial aid in order to participate (this includes the application fee)?(Required)

To be considered for financial aid, please complete this form with a parent or guardian.

Applicant Name(Required)

Applicant Email(Required)

Number of dependents.(Required)

Total adults and children dependent upon gross income (# of dependents listed on Form 1040).

Gross income of your family (before taxes).(Required)

Line 11 of IRS Form 1040. If a tax return was not filed, list the total amount of all support received during 2023.

Parent or Guardian Name(Required)

Please use this space to let us know of any additional details we should consider with your application.

Applicant & Parent/Guardian Sign Off

Are you 18 or older at the time of submitting this application?(Required)

Parent Sign Off(Required)

I, the parent or guardian, agree to allow my student to apply to the NextGen Roundtable: AI & Democracy Summer Institute with Close Up and Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University taking place on the Stanford campus in Palo Alto, CA. I am aware that the tuition cost for this program is $3,500 for the residential program and $3,150 for the nonresidential program. Transportation is not included. My student will need to be available from July 13-19, 2025.

Parent/Guardian Initials(Required)

Date(Required)

Student Sign Off(Required)

I, the applicant, am 18 or older at the time of signing this application and do not require parent/guardian permission. I understand the NextGen Roundtable: AI & Democracy Summer Institute with Close Up and Deliberative Democracy Lab at Stanford University is taking place on the Stanford campus in Palo Alto, CA. I am aware that the tuition cost for this program is $3,500 for the residential program and $3,150 for the nonresidential program. Transportation is not included. I will need to be available from July 13-19, 2025.

Applicant Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

Application Payment

Application Fee

Total

Credit Card(Required)

American Express

Discover

MasterCard

Visa

Billing Address(Required)

Please verify that closeup.org is whitelisted with your email provider to ensure you receive our emails (check your spam folder if you do not receive a confirmation email when you submit your application).

Please reach out to us at programsupport@closeup.org with any additional questions.

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NextGen Roundtable: AI & Democracy Summer Institute Application