American Enterprise Institute Summer Honors

Virtual, part-time seminars exploring various topics from the humanities, from philosophy to classical literature to statecraft. A great way to expand your knowledge and become part of a good network.

Weekend program at Harvard’s Kennedy School, where you learn about public policy school and how it can affect your career. Perfect for those interested in graduate-level public policy education. https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/undergraduate-opportunities/public-policy-leadership-conference

A virtual, paid program for undergraduates and recent graduates interested in political economy, with a focus on Austrian, Bloomington, and Virginian Political Economy. A great way to help learn interesting and valuable economic concepts with policy and academic applications. https://www.mercatus.org/students/don-lavoie-fellowship

Similar to AEI, but more generalist and at the Hoover Institution in Stanford, though you must cover your travel. A great way to explore your interest in public policy while also seeing what types of policy are most interesting to you. https://www.hoover.org/hoover-institution-summer-policy-boot-camp

Six week residential program for students interested in exploring the theory and practice of politics. An incredibly educational experience that covers a large array of important topics, lets you hear from leaders in different fields, and become part of a strong network. https://hertogfoundation.org/programs/political-studies

Six-week summer educational program held at various top public policy schools for rising seniors. Great way to prepare for grad school and learn policy skills that are often hard to develop outside of the classroom/policy jobs. https://www.ppiaprogram.org/fellowship