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Civic education prepares individuals for responsible life within a community. It is not limited to the transmission of knowledge or preparation for a profession; rather, it helps people understand the meaning of freedom and the common good, as well as the challenges of the contemporary world. In this way, civic education strengthens society’s capacity to respond to such challenges as the crisis of democracy, climate change and the development of artificial intelligence.

Civic education is important in schools because it prepares young people not only for work, but above all for responsible life within a community. In a world where the future of democracy is uncertain and societies face challenges such as illiberal forces, the climate crisis and artificial intelligence, schools should help students understand their role in shared public life.

A scholarship for high school students may be awarded to individuals who meet the criteria of a given programme, such as academic performance, achievements, social engagement, financial circumstances or motivation to continue their education. One such programme is the Horyzonty Scholarship Program.

To obtain a scholarship for high school students, one must identify a suitable programme, review its eligibility criteria and application deadline, and then submit an application with the required documents. The selection criteria usually include academic performance, achievements, extracurricular or social engagement, or financial circumstances, depending on the rules of the particular programme. In the case of the Horyzonty Scholarship Program, each of these factors is important.

Yes. Students can still receive a scholarship without exceptionally high grades, as some programmes provide support for outstanding achievements in a particular field even where a student’s grade average is not especially high, while others are intended for students facing financial hardship. In the case of the Horyzonty Scholarship Program, applicants may also qualify without an outstanding grade average.

The best way to find grant opportunities for a foundation or association is to regularly monitor websites listing current calls for proposals for NGOs, the websites of grantmakers and public institutions, and sector-specific newsletters.

Grants for non-governmental organisations are most commonly available to foundations, associations and other eligible non-profit entities specified in the rules of the call. Exactly who may submit an application depends on the requirements of the particular grant programme, so the eligibility criteria should always be checked before applying.

A proper grant application should comply with the rules of the call, clearly describe the problem the project is intended to address, identify the target group, present the planned activities and expected outcomes together with the method for measuring them, and include a realistic, well-justified budget. It should be written clearly and concretely so that evaluators can easily understand what the organisation intends to do, for whom, and with what effect.

Core funding is financial support for an organisation as a whole, giving it considerable flexibility to use funds in line with its mission and priorities rather than restricting them to a single predefined project. It typically covers such areas as team development, administrative costs, strategic planning and office expansion, which is why it is often also referred to as institutional support.

The humanities are a field of knowledge centred on the human person, including language, culture, creativity and life in society; they encompass, among other disciplines, philosophy, literature, history and the arts. They help us better understand people and the world, foster critical thinking and cultural awareness, and thereby enable us to interpret social change and public debate more insightfully.

Critical thinking involves going beyond the literal meaning of a text. It is worth engaging with a wide range of cultural texts, comparing them, analysing the allusions their authors sought to convey, and discussing one’s own interpretations. A good debate should involve all participants and promote a free exchange of ideas.

Books and periodicals shape public debate because they disseminate ideas and knowledge that help people understand the world around them, compare arguments and form their own views. In this way, they not only inform, but also help create a space for open discussion and influence both what society talks about and how it talks about it.