Undergraduate Scholars Program

For undergraduate students at George Mason University who are interested in learning more about political economy.

The Undergraduate Scholars program follows a rolling admissions policy, and applications will be evaluated monthly. Applications submitted after the deadlines listed below may be considered for future semesters.

The final application deadline for participation in the Fall is May 30th.

The final application deadline for participation in the Spring is January 15th.

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Details

The total award of up to $1,000 per semester includes:

A stipend
Meals and all required readings
Advice on research, jobs, and graduate school

Qualifications

In order to be accepted into the Undergraduate Scholars program, you must be either:

Enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason University
Applying to a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason University

About the Fellowship

The Undergraduate Scholars program is a competitive, renewable fellowship program for undergraduate students at George Mason University. Fellowships are open to full- and part-time degree-seeking Mason students from any discipline who are interested in studying key ideas in political economy and learning how to utilize these ideas in academic and policy research.

Undergraduate Scholars study foundational and contemporary writings in political economy by notable scholars and attend a series of conversations with various Mason faculty and Mercatus scholars. Fellows will join a network of Mercatus students, alumni, faculty, and scholars who are conducting and engaging with cutting-edge research in contemporary political economy.

Current Undergraduate Scholars Undergraduate Alumni

Have more questions?

1. I am planning on attending GMU next year; can I still apply?

2. I am not an economics major. Am I still eligible?

3. How do I apply?

4. I just submitted my application. When can I expect to hear from Mercatus with a decision?

5. May I have a job or other fellowship/assistantship and still participate in the Undergraduate Scholars program?

6. As a fellow, what am I required to do?

7. Why is it important for me to attend all required events throughout the academic semester?

8. What is the schedule of events?

9. How will the readings and other materials associated with my involvement in the Undergraduate Scholars program be provided?

10. Are there additional opportunities for support for prospective or past participants in the Undergraduate Scholars program?

9. Mercatus was unable to accept me as an Undergraduate Scholar this year. Can I apply again?

12. I still have questions about the Undergraduate Scholars program.

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Confirm your qualifications

In order to be accepted into the Undergraduate Scholars program, you must be either:

Enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason University
Applying to a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason University

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