Values & Capitalism Summer Honors Program

The Values & Capitalism Summer Honors Program is a series of fully-funded, intensive, one-week seminars in Washington, DC for Christian college students. The program gives students an unparalleled chance to immerse themselves in a particular area of study with leading scholars and policy practitioners. In selective cohorts of 20–25 students, participants will attend a day of core lectures and four days of smaller, discussion-based classes focusing on various topics related to public policy, economics, law, and faith. The honors program will also offer opportunities for students to sharpen professional skills through career coaching, site visits, and networking events. 

The available courses include: 

June 5–9:           

International Economic Development: Why Institutions Matter with Stephen Smith, Hope College        

The Morality of Democratic Capitalism: Principles & Practices with Michael Strain, AEI  

June 19–23:        

Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference with John Inazu, Washington University School of Law                                

K-12 Education: The Foundation of American Democracy, Society, and Economy with Michael McShane, AEI & Show-Me Institute 

Students can learn more and apply by visiting the program webpage. Additionally, faculty members and students can nominate students.

The final application deadline is March 15, 2017. Until then, we will be accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage students to apply sooner rather than later.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be current undergraduates. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors, and to students who have not previously participated in the summer honors program.
• Applicants planning to take other jobs or internships during the summer are eligible and encouraged to apply.
• International students are eligible.