Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
Know any young, aspiring, bright college students or recent grads who could use a crash course on the Founding, the Civil War, and American political thought? If so, let them know about the Claremont Institute and its annual Publius Fellowship—not only do the students receive a nice stipend and stay in one of the most beautiful spots in America (Newport Beach, CA), but they get to participate in a two week seminar on the great questions in American history from some of the nation's leading scholars.
One way to figure out if your relative or friend would benefit (aside from the beach time and the stipend): ask them if they know the origins of the name of the fellowship.
I was a student in a similar Claremont Institute program, and I've had the pleasure of making a guest appearance in another. I can personally attest to the great intellectual excitement to be had arguing over the meaning of federalism, judicial review, the Reconstruction Amendments, or the rise of the New Deal state, with fellow students and faculty. It is amazing to me that you or a lucky relative can even be paid to have such fun.
The announcement follows:
Applications for the Claremont Institute’s annual Publius Fellowship are now available. I attach this year’s fellowship application and brochure. Further details can also be found HERE. This year’s program will run from June 22-July 7, and will be held in Newport Beach, CA. The application deadline is March 2, 2012.
The Publius Fellowship is for rising college seniors, recent college graduates heading to law school or graduate school, graduate students, and young professionals working in policy, journalism, or the think-tank world. The fellowship is a two-week crash course in American political thought and statesmanship, with a particular focus on the Founding, Lincoln & The Civil War, Progressivism, and Modern Liberalism & Conservatism.
We offer a stipend of $1500 and will cover travel expenses. If you know of any young, bright, conservative, ambitious aspiring public intellectuals that you think might be a good fit, please pass along the application and encourage them to apply.
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May '10
Re: Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
If you're waaaay past college age and a zillion years away from your senior year of college, can you still hang out outside the doors with an autograph book?
Sep '10
Re: Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
I'd like to know how they feel about pets, Trekkies, and Canadian students applying.
Sep '10
Re: Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
Well, Miss Felicia, I suppose we should also mention that I subscribe to the Claremont Review of Books (please, hold the applause) and am very envious of anyone who gets selected for a Publius fellowship. I did consider using the handle "Publius" on joining Ricochet in hopes of some kind of mistaken identity breaking my way, but I've had no such luck.
Nov '10
Re: Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
Actually though, I think FeliciaB is onto something here.
Mr. Yoo, are there programs (assuming the remuneration flow would likely be reversed) like this for working adults? Any guidance is much appreciated.
May '10
Re: Claremont Institute’s Publius Fellowship
<Crickets chirping.>