Start a Campus Chapter

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University chapters cultivate policy literacy, civic engagement, and the next generation of leaders who understand how foreign assistance strengthens U.S. security. Chapters host workshops, speaker series, simulations, and advocacy campaigns.

University chapters cultivate policy literacy, civic engagement, and the next generation of leaders who understand how foreign assistance strengthens U.S. security. Chapters host workshops, speaker series, simulations, and advocacy campaigns.

Why Chapters Matter

They recruit and train student leaders, strengthen civic life on campus, and create a pipeline for public service careers while amplifying evidence-based arguments for America’s role abroad.


Chapter Model

  • Campus Hub: Full chapter with weekly meetings and faculty sponsor

  • Campus Club: Smaller group, event-driven

  • Program Partner: Faculty-led course modules

Chapter Benefits

  • Curriculum modules adapted from the Fellowship

  • Access to speakers and advisors

  • Training in outreach, event planning, and policy writing

  • Templates for campus fundraising and sponsorship

Sample Activities

  • Policy memo bootcamp

  • Crisis tabletop simulation

  • Community briefings and op-eds

  • Joint events with veterans, NGOs, or faculty

How to Get Started

Steps

  1. Fill interest form

  2. Identify sponsor and two student leaders

  3. Complete online starter training

  4. Launch with inaugural event

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American Leadership?

Join us in our mission to revitalize U.S. soft power and build the next generation of policy leaders.

Support Our Mission

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American Leadership?

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