Answering the Call

New Politics Academy offers programming that meets you where you are. If you are a servant leader (military veteran, AmeriCorps alumni, returned Peace Corps volunteer, or service professional), we encourage you to apply.

Applications for Answering the Call are currently closed

We are no longer accepting applications this season.
Please email Laura Pérez at lauraperez@newpoliticsacademy.org for more information.

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Lunch & Learn: Raising Money for Servant Leaders

April 23, 2026

1:00 to 2:00 PM ET

Tiffani Sykhammountry is the Managing Director of Development at New Politics Academy and host of this panel of fundraising experts. Join us as we discuss fundraising, supporting servant leaders who have stepped up to serve through politics, and money in the political arena.

NPA Info Sessions

Tuesday, May 12th

12:30-1:00pm ET

Learn more about New Politics Academy in this virtual info session. We’ll cover our mission, program offerings, eligibility requirements, and what to expect from the application process.

New Politics Academy & Warrior-Scholar Project Austin Veterans Mixer

May 14, 2026

5:30 to 7:30 PM CT

Come out and connect with people who know what service looks like up close. Warrior-Scholar Project & New Politics Academy are bringing together alumni, nonprofit VSO leaders, and local veterans for a night of real conversation, good food, and even better company. Whether you're catching up with familiar faces or making new connections, this is your chance to plug into a network of veterans who are leading, serving, and building — and to explore everything WSP and NPA have to offer. No agenda, no pressure — just community.