American Enterprise Institute Summer Honors

Connects teams of students’ passionate about Science and Tech Policy to government projects, which they work on part-time. Great way to gain real experience during the school-year or in the summer while still being able to do other things. https://paragonfellowship.org

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

Academic program where you study federal policymaking and the inner workings of the executive and legislative branch, culminating in an op-ed and research papers. This program is for students with a STEM background and focuses on science and technology policy. A great way to develop analytical skills and produce interesting work while meeting important people….

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

A membership program which provides interested students with educational and networking opportunities related to AEI and AEI scholarship. A great way to learn interesting things and find out about interesting opportunities.

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