Conviction in Christ.
Courage in Culture.

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August 4-28 2026

ARPA Academy is an intensive training program for Christian young people (ages 18-25) who want to live out their faith in Canada’s public square.

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Over Four Weeks In Ottawa, You’ll:

Dig into the biblical foundation
for political action

Learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system

Tackle today’s most pressing legal issues

Sharpen your skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars

Why does it matter?

The Academy isn’t just a program-it’s a launchpad. Living and learning in Ottawa gives you:

  • Connection with ARPA Staff and leaders in Canada’s Capital
  • Experience that can lead to roles on Parliament Hill, in provincial legislatures, or with Christian Non-Profits
  • Confidence to apply your faith wherever God calls you
  • Even if politics isn’t your career path, this one-month experience will deepen your worldview and prepare you to be a faithful, informed citizen.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We welcome interested applicants to apply while spaces remain available.

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What’s it all about?

ARPA Canada is hosting a one-month educational training program to prepare young people for faithful political engagement. Participants will explore biblical foundations for political action, learn about Canada’s constitutional history and legal system, study current policy issues, and develop skills through readings, assignments, and interactive seminars. ARPA Academy will serve to equip young people to face the opportunities and challenges of engaging in the public square.  

ARPA Academy is for Christian young people, ages 18-25, who are keen to apply their faith to the public square. ARPA Academy will deepen your worldview and open doors to further political action.  

The 2026 Academy will run from August 4-28.

FutureCareer Considerations

Living in Ottawa while participating in ARPA’s educational and worldview training provides a stepping stone towards further work in politics or the non-profit sector. Participants can build connections through this program and receive support from ARPA staff towards working on Parliament Hill, in a provincial legislature, or with a Christian non-profit organization.  

Even if you decide to pursue work outside of the public or non-profit sector, this one-month intensive program will deepen your Christian worldview and equip you for political engagement as a Christian citizen.

Program Cost

There is no cost to participate in ARPA Academy. Participants will be responsible for their own living arrangements and expenses but will be provided with a small stipend.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please submit an application package including the following:

  • Resume
  • Latest school transcript
  • Name and contact information of two references (at least one should be a pastor or elder) 
  • Personal statement of faith 
  • Short video (no more than 2 minutes) explaining who you are and why you want to participate in ARPA Academy. Include future career goals and intentions for career growth.  
  • Brief explanation of what it means to be involved in politics as a Christian. How do faith and politics interact? (No more than 500 words).  

Applications remain open and are being accepted on a rolling basis. We welcome interested applicants to apply while spaces remain available.

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Information Meeting Dates

Applications for the 2026 ARPA Academy will open in December 2025 and close at the end of February 2026.  

In the meantime, we would like to invite you or other prospective applicants to a Microsoft Teams meeting so you can hear about the Academy firsthand and we can answer any questions you might have.

  • November 27 at 8 PM EST
  • January 29 at 8 PM EST

Please reach out to [email protected] to request a meeting link.

Please send any questions or expressions of interest to [email protected].

Please Note: ARPA Canada is very grateful for any interest shown in this program. However, due to time constraints and other responsibilities, we reserve the right to not interview all applicants. The deadline for applications may also be changed as we deem necessary.