Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship

An online, semester-long program for high school students interested in understanding political, economic, and social life. It is a competitive, renewable, and online fellowship program for high school students from any high school program (public, private, or home school). Fellows attend online activities including a discussion portal and reading discussion sessions led by Hayek Program scholars. They will be introduced to the complexity of the world, challenges of planning, and importance of trade-offs. Fellows join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, faculty, and scholars. Each cohort participates during one semester. Participants will receive copies of books, interact with Mercatus Center scholars, read approximately 100-page selections from 4 books, and spend roughly 2 hours per week on asynchronous online discussions. The experience helps prepare students for college and provides academic advice.

Complete an online application including short essays about your high school and extracurricular career, disciplines you are interested in studying for college, your political, economic, and social interests, and what you hope to get out of the program. A current resume/CV is optional. If accepted, parent or guardian permission is required.