Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex
World Fellowship Application
This
fellowship
is a semester-long, online fellowship from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University for high school students interested in understanding political, economic, and social life. If you have any questions, please email
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Eligibility
Are you currently enrolled in high school (in a public/private institution or homeschool)?
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Will you be at least 16 years old this upcoming academic year?
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Ineligible
Applicants must be in high school and at least 16 years old to be eligible to participate in this fellowship program. If you are in college or have recently graduated from college, check out the
Don Lavoie Fellowship
. Learn more about our other fellowship opportunities here:
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