Welcome to our site! Our programs are centered around the areas of community-engaged learning, democratic engagement, leadership education, preK-12 student success and place-based initiatives. Build authentic community and expand your educational experience at the University of Washington. Browse our opportunities below to find something that works for you.

  1. Ellis Civic Fellowship

    Ellis Civic Fellowship

    Funding for students committed to making public service part of their academic experience.

  2. Presidential Scholarship

    Presidential Scholarship

    Merit-based scholarship for incoming WA State students recognized for their leadership capacity and commitment to community

  3. Work-Study Tutors (America Reads)

    Work-Study Tutors (America Reads)

    Tutor in an elementary, middle or high school focusing on literacy and math skills in Seattle Public School classrooms. Enjoy a flexible schedule with high impact as tutor in historically underserved communities in Seattle.

  4. Leadership Firesides

    Leadership Firesides

    Storytelling and conversation with a diverse range of inspiring leaders.

CELE News & Events

news

The Civics Generation // University of Washington Magazine
From mentorship to MBA // Undergraduate Academic Affairs
University of Washington recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Launching Community Connect UW (CCUW)

New Online Platform Provides UW Community New Ways to Engage 

The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is proud to support a new online system called Community Connect UW (CCUW) for the Seattle Campus. This system is accessible to UW Community members and partner organizations across all three UW campuses as a part of the tri-campus building capacity for community engagement project. If you want to learn more about how CCUW might support your work at the UW, please reach out to Kathryn Pursch Cornforth at celecenter@uw.edu.

 
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Stories

Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.