Fellowship · Political Economy
Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship
Mercatus Center (George Mason University)www.mercatus.org (opens in a new tab)Catalog updated
- Amount
- $750
- Program type
- Fellowship
- Field
- Political Economy
- Eligible career stages
- Not listed
About this program
Mercatus Center at George Mason University offers the Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship, a competitive, renewable, online semester-long program for high school students interested in political, economic, and social life. Fellows engage in scholar-led reading discussions and online forums, read four ~100-page book selections, spend about two hours weekly in asynchronous discussion, network with Mercatus affiliates, and receive up to $750 covering a stipend, required readings, and college/research/career advising. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in high school (public, private, or home school) and at least 16 years old by the fellowship start; cohorts are semester-long and participation expectations are rigorous. Applications are currently closed; the 2026–2027 cycle will open in Spring 2026, with decisions typically announced about eight weeks after the deadline.
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