Mercatus Center Undergraduate Scholars Program Grant

Mercatus Center Undergraduate Scholars Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mercatus Center Inc
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: September 28, 2025

Summary

The Mercatus Center Undergraduate Scholars Program at George Mason University is designed for undergraduate students interested in political economy. This competitive, renewable fellowship allows students to engage with foundational and contemporary writings while connecting with a network of scholars. The program emphasizes real-world applications of economic theory, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to contribute to academic and policy discussions. Applications are evaluated monthly, providing flexibility for prospective scholars.

Overview

Mercatus Center Inc We bridge the gap between theory and practice. The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is where top classical liberal scholars solve real-world challenges. Grounded in the tradition of market-oriented thinking and classical liberal ideas, we equip high-agency talent to apply bold ideas that shape institutions, inform policy, and help people flourish. We develop tomorrow's intellectual leaders. For over 40 years, Mercatus has cultivated top talent and scholarship. What began with three graduate students in 1980 has grown into a global network of over 2,200 alumni. Through mentorship and rigorous training in classical liberal political economy, we prepare the next generation of scholars to strengthen academic, civic, and policy institutions, empowering individuals and communities to thrive. We support scholars in advancing ideas that drive real-world impact. Our scholars produce independent, policy-relevant research grounded in the tradition of mainline economics. Through direct engagement with policymakers, media, and thought leaders, we ensure our work moves beyond theory and into practice. We cultivate a vibrant intellectual community. We believe the marketplace of ideas—powered by human ingenuity—is essential to progress. That’s why we invest in high-impact people and initiatives and serve as a dynamic incubator for emerging and established thought leaders. Our specialized programs apply classical liberal thinking to real-world challenges, from startup funding to public policy reform. Mercatus Center 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 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason UniversityApplying to a degree-granting undergraduate program at George Mason University