The CEU Civic Engagement Fellowship is a dynamic, interdisciplinary program designed to nurture socially conscious student leaders and support impactful community-based initiatives across Vienna and beyond. Each year, a select group of students receive mentorship, training, and resources to design and implement civic projects rooted in equity, sustainability, and social justice.
Whether it’s working with local schools, grassroots movements, cultural institutions, or NGOs, fellows actively translate academic knowledge into meaningful community engagement.
What Fellows Do
Civic Engagement Fellows at CEU:
- Lead community projects with real-world impact
- Collaborate with local and international civil society organizations
- Receive project mentorship and hands-on training
- Contribute to CEU’s mission of social responsibility and public engagement
- Document and share their learning journey
Fellowship Support
Fellows receive:
- Project funding (depending on scope and budget). Projects in the start-up phase, requiring financial support can also apply for small funding of up to 1500 EUR. Additionally, all project owners will receive a stipend of 500 EUR following a successful implementation of their project.
- Mentorship from faculty and the Student Engagement Office
- Access to networking events with civic leaders and changemakers
- Skills workshops on stakeholder mapping, impact measurement, ethical engagement, and more
Who Should Apply?
We welcome applications from students who:
- Have a bold idea or a clear commitment to civic action
- Want to grow as community leaders and changemakers
- Are ready to collaborate, take initiative, and reflect on their social impact
Check out the link here for more details including deadlines, selection criteria and eligibility.
For our Partners
Are you an NGO, school, activist group, or community center seeking collaboration?
We’re always looking to partner with mission-aligned organizations to co-design initiatives, offer placement opportunities, and scale impact.
Even if you’re not able to collaborate this semester, you’re welcome to submit a project idea for future consideration. We actively support initiatives without charging any fee and work across Vienna, especially in Favoriten, and throughout Austria.
Submit a project idea here.
Please contact us if you have any questions at studentengagement@ceu.edu