Ronald Reagan Civic Leaders Fellowship

Short-term programs that gather and educate early and mid-career professionals on foreign, domestic, and national security policy. A great way to learn interesting ideas in your spare time and build skills. https://hudsonpoliticalstudies.org/policy

A virtual, paid program for high schoolers interested in understanding political, economic, and social life, with a focus on reading and discussion. A great way to help learn interesting and valuable economic concepts with policy and academic applications. https://www.mercatus.org/students/exploring-complex-solutions-complex-world-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. A great way to develop analytical skills and produce interesting work. https://www.thepresidency.org/presidential-fellows-program

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

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 two-week residential fellowship exploring US constitutional history and legal theory under the tutelage of Adam White. Students get to explore important legal topics, hear from experts from throughout the legal field, and become part of a strong network. https://hertogfoundation.org/programs/constitutional-studies-program