Programs
Young Scholar Awards Program
The Young Scholar Award program seeks to foster high-quality academic research and writing by awarding $5,000 scholarships to up to six undergraduate students each year. Students are awarded scholarships for demonstrating significant promise in their field of research and a commitment to AEI’s mission of defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world.
Learn More- Executive Council ProgramExecutive Councils are groups of up to six students per school who partner with our staff to improve political discourse on their campuses by fostering substantive, nonpartisan conversations on topics related to faith, politics, economics, and society. The program also furthers the intellectual and professional development of participants through intensive, expense-free conferences and other opportunities.Learn More
- Weekend Honors ProgramOur Weekend Honors Program on "Entrepreneurship & Human Flourishing" features hands-on exercises and activities that encourage entrepreneurial thinking. It also provides a unique chance for students to explore questions about personal vocation and calling, as well as the proper role of faith and ethics in business.Learn More
- Summer Associates ProgramThe Summer Associates Program is a fully-funded summer internship program in Washington, DC. Participants attend one week of the Summer Honors Program, complete a summer-long internship, live in intentional Christian community, and discuss readings related to Christian work, calling, and engagement in contemporary politics and society.Learn More
AEI Student Network
Join our Student Network to connect with us and stay up to speed on the broader world of politics and public policy. Members of the network receive an exclusive bi-weekly newsletter that features high-quality content on relevant policy debates, a curated list of job and internship opportunities, updates on our student programs, career advice, and more.
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