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
This program is for indigenous college students and recent graduates. In it, you spend four days at the Hoover Institution studying federal policy, tribal governance, and indigenous entrepreneurship with a focus on the past, present, and future of indigenous economies. https://www.hoover.org/indigenous-student-seminar-hoover-institution
Online, unpaid fellowship aimed at helping teenagers and young adults develop and utilize skills in public policy, with the potential for publishing your work and working unpaid at IYIP. Perfect for earlier-stage students and even high schoolers who want to develop public policy capabilities and produce good writing samples. https://yipinstitute.org/fellowship
Connects recent graduates and young professionals to full-time employment, a rigorous education program, and professional development and networking opportunities. Also offers a stipend version for individuals with employment. Great way to network in DC, learn interesting topics, and get a job.
1 week all-expenses paid program at AEI, where you’ll focus on a particular topic while also doing general programming. Great for knowledge building and can be a valuable thing on your resume.
Six-month leadership and professional development program run by the Ronald Reagan Institute. Way for you to become a more effective leader and meet with various powerful people. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/programs/civic-leaders-fellowship/?srsltid=AfmBOoqdq7HshZDOomfWch_CVtqlVXbeQpoPbjA5IGWwrUMUdFLqo4Uo
