2026-2027 Changemakers Lab Student Application
A cohort program for 6th–8th graders that explores how change happens and empowers students to design and execute a real-world action project to make a difference in their community.
SECTION 1 - About You
First name
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Last name
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School
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Grade
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6th
7th
8th
Adult who nominated you (if applicable)
Parent/Guardian name
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Parent/Guardian email
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example@example.com
Parent/guardian phone number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
SECTION 2 - What You Care About
Pick one thing that bothers you about your school, your community, or the world. Why does it bother you? What would you do to change this one thing?
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(Write up to 300 words)
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SECTION 3 — How You Work
Which of these sound like you? (check all that fit)
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Ambassador / Connector — I represent my community and bring new people in
Storyteller / Creator — I express ideas through art, media, writing, or performance
Architect / Planner — I like building systems, strategies, and step-by-step plans
Weaver / Networker — I connect people, skills, and ideas across groups
Disrupter / Truth-Teller — I'm willing to shake things up and challenge what's unfair
Responder / Problem-Solver — I jump into action and handle things under pressure
Tactician / Organizer — I analyze problems and figure out the best path forward
Guide / Mentor — I teach, advise, and support others using what I know
Caregiver / Community-Builder — I nurture people and make sure everyone feels seen
I’m still figuring it out
How do you prefer to work?
I like working alone
I like working in a group
Both - I’m flexible
SECTION 4 — Your "Why"
Why do you want to join this program?
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(write up to 300 words)
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SECTION 5 — Logistics
The program meets once a month for 2 hours, plus short checkins, from September 20, 2026 to April 18, 2027. Be sure to talk to your parent/guardian about this.
Meeting Dates/Times (please check each date you can attend)
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Sunday September 20th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday October 18th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
TBD Sunday December 20
Sunday November 15th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday January 24th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday February 21st — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday March 14th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sunday April 18th — 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Are there any barriers that might prevent you from fully participating?
Anything else you'd like us to know?
(write up to 200 words)
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Consent
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I have shared this with my parent/guardian, and they agree to my participation.
Student Signature
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