HOW DO I APPLY TO THE CBC INSTITUTE POLITICAL TRAINING "BOOT CAMP" PROGRAM?
Applicants to the program must submit a completed application, along with a $25 application fee (one-time, non-refundable fee). Checks should be made payable to CBC Institute. If you are Nominated by a Member of Congress, the application fee is waived. In addition to the application, the following items must be submitted:
- One letter of recommendation from: your employer or a professional in the politcal field (elected official or state party chair), or local chapter of your NAACP, Urban League, or similar organization. Please note your letter of recommendation can not be provided by a relative.
- A professional resume which includes summary of political and issue advocacy activities
- A current 3x5 photo
- An essay of no less than 500 words stating your reasons for applying for admission to the program, what your future political plans are, i.e. to run for office, manange a campaign or work for an elected official.
APPLICATIONS GUIDELINES
Applications are availabe on-line. Click here to download an application. Applications must be submitted no later than May 13, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the 2008 program.
(PDF). The application is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it, please click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Send the coompleted application form and all required attachments to:
CBC Institute
227 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Suite 201
Washington, D.C. 20002
Written confirmation from the Boot Camp Coordinator will be sent upon receipt of your application, and you will be notified of the decision on your application by no later than June 13, 2008.
If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Boot Camp Coordinators's office by e-mail at bootcamp@cbcinstitute.org or by phone at 202-785-3634.
FEES:
Application Fee: $25.00 - non refundable - This fee is waived for applicants nominated by a Member of Congress.
Program Fee: $2,000* covers the cost of Program Materials, Instructions, Supplies, Housing and all meals for the period of the program July 13 to July 19, 2008 and is due within 10 days of acceptance notification.
Cancellations and Refunds: Program fee will be refunded - less a $100 processing fee - if cancellation is received 30 days prior to program start. Any cancellations made after the 30 day period will be subject to an assessment of 50% of the program fee.
*Limited Scholarships are available to applicants not Nominated by a Member of Congress, subject to demonstration of financial hardship.
