Join Us!

Do you feel like your government doesn’t reflect you? Do you think we as a country can do better? And do you want to join a group of brilliant, passionate young women ready to change the world? If the answer is yes, apply now for our Spring cohorts, and learn the tools not only to be a transformative public servant, but the skills that will successfully get you there.

Our program is completely free, plus a stipend is provided. Scroll down for more info about DemocraShe, plus a video and FAQs (including time commitment)!

DemocraShe envisions a future led by young women, and led by you! Apply using the buttons below and let’s fight for a better world together.

Our Programs and Application Links!

  • Flagship Program

    Offered every Fall and Spring

    Ten week commitment - meetings are two hours per week on zoom

    Deep dive into DemocraShe curriculum

    Peer-led and super interactive

    Meet young women from across the country

    Stipend paid per workshop attended

    Applications for Spring 2025 are due December 15, 2024 (priority deadline) or by Dec 30th at the latest (final deadline). The session will start mid-February.

  • Summer Intensives

    • Offered every summer

    • 1 day commitment - each is 4 hours on zoom

    • Accepted applicants will be sent dates to choose from (workshops take place on Sundays during July)

    • Highlights of DemocraShe curriculum

    • Peer-led and super interactive

    • Meet young women from across the country

    • Stipend paid for attendance

    • Applications for Summer 2025 will open in Spring 2025.

  • Online Training Course

    • Offered all year long!

    • Self-directed - proceed at your own pace

    • Explore the DemocraShe curriculum

    • Peer led, with active discussion sections

    • Connect with young women from across the country

    • FREE - just sign up and you can sign in anytime!

Check out this video from the young women of the DemocraShe Leadership Team with more info about our program and why you should apply!

 

In DemocraShe, you will:

● Hear from inspiring Assemblymembers, Mayors, City Council Members, and other elected officials.

● Learn how your identity is your superpower, how to get your voice heard, and how to take political action to make meaningful change.

● Gain invaluable resilience skills that will help you as a candidate and elected official, as well as in everything you do!

● Join an incredible community of young women.

● Because young women deserve to be paid for their time, earn a stipend for participating in our program!

FAQs

  • Who can apply?

    Applications are open to any female-identifying high school student in the United States.

  • What are the program dates?

    Our Spring Flagship Program will start in February, 2025.

  • Is the program in person or online?

    DemocraShe is an online program to ensure access for young women across the nation.

  • When are applications due?

    Priority deadline for the Spring Flagship Program is December 15, 2024, final deadline is December 30, 2024.

  • Does the program cost money?

    Nope! Our program is completely free, and we even pay a stipend for participating in our Flagship and Summer programs, to ensure money is never a barrier for any young woman who wants to realize her birthright of running for office.