Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship 2025

Deadline: Sep 30, 2025

high school

1 semester (duration)

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the Fellowship

The Exploring Complex Solutions for a Complex World Fellowship is a semester-long, online program offered by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. It is designed for high school students interested in understanding the complexities of political, economic, and social life.

Participants will engage in a series of online activities, including:

An online discussion portal.
Online reading discussion sessions led by Hayek Program scholars.

The fellowship introduces students to:

The complexity of the world around us.
The challenges of planning.
The importance of trade-offs.

Fellows will also join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, faculty, and scholars conducting cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: July 15, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Category: Fellowship
Eligible Locations: United States
School: Mercatus Center, George Mason University

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship offers a total award of up to $750, which includes:

A stipend.
All required readings for online events.
Advice on research, college, and career.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:

Be enrolled in high school.
Be at least 16 years old by the start of the fellowship.

🗓️ Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year will be reviewed after the deadline.
Decisions are expected to be announced approximately eight weeks after the deadline.

🔗 Application Portal

View more details about the fellowship on the official website.
Apply directly through the application form.

This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for high school students to deepen their understanding of complex systems and gain valuable insights into political, economic, and social dynamics. Don't miss the chance to apply!

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