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.
Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship for incoming WA State students recognized for their leadership capacity and commitment to community
Riverways Rural & Tribal Programs
Develop leadership skills and community awareness through working in literacy arts, STEM and college access projects in rural and tribal communities throughout Washington State.
Leadership Firesides
Storytelling and conversation with a diverse range of inspiring leaders.
CELE K-12 Tutor or Mentor
Tutor in a K-12 classroom or support high school students in post-secondary planning.
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
events
Spring CELEbration 2025 • Wednesday, 7 May 2025 4:30 pm
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 4:30 pm–7:30 pm
Location: Husky Union Building
Spring Celebration is a forum for CELE Center and Mary Gates Endowment students to showcase student service, leadership, and activist work conducted in partnership with the community. We are so excited to celebrate all the accomplishments of our CELE Center students and Mary Gates Leaders.
To register to participate, please see our Participant Information page.
Learn moreSpring Celebration is a forum for CELE Center and Mary Gates Endowment students to showcase student service, leadership, and activist work conducted in partnership with the community. We are so excited to celebrate all the accomplishments of our CELE Center students and Mary Gates Leaders.
To register to participate, please see our Participant Information page.
Husky Union Buildingrecruitment
Now Hiring - Graduate Staff Assistant: Student Advising and Program Support (Paid Internships)
The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is accepting applications for a Graduate Staff Assistant (GSA): Student Advising and Program Support position for the appointment period of September 16, 2025 - June 15, 2026. This role will directly support the Dream Project College and Career Readiness Assistants and Undergraduate Community Based Internship programs.
This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about program administration, support community/school-based partnerships, facilitate student learning around equity issues, and link experiential opportunities to career readiness.This experiential learning opportunity provides students with community and school-based work experience, near-peer mentorship, professional and personal development opportunities, and cohort discussions around identity, power, privilege, and oppression. View full job description here.
Application link: https://airtable.com/appk3mSWqahnhCKRP/pag4H57nUWH4f9a5n/form
If interested, please submit materials at the link provided in the position description by Wednesday, April 30.
Please reach out to Emma Biscocho Pelletier (egbp@uw.edu) with any questions.
Stories
Not sure how to get involved? Here are some stories from students and partners from across all our programs.
