Citizens Thinkers Writers (CTW)

Best for: Students who like discussion-based humanities and want writing mentorship connected to a university community. Day to day: Citizens Thinkers Writers is a structured program with a published syllabus and a formal application pathway (including a student application link and a teacher nomination route for eligible schools). Common pitfalls: Eligibility can be tied to specific school systems or nomination processes, so students should confirm whether their school qualifies and, if needed, ask a teacher to nominate or recommend them early. Verify details on the official page.