The Civic Education Project (CEP) is an award-winning leadership and civic engagement program for outstanding middle and high school students, based at Northwestern University's Center For Talent Development. CEP combines hands-on education and community service to promote civic responsibility among young people. Through innovative school-year programs and summer courses, CEP offers promising young people opportunities to learn and serve in communities across the country, developing the knowledge, experience, and leadership skills they need to make a positive impact on the world.