Niche College Scholarship

Mercatus MA Fellowship

Amount:
$80,000
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Awards Available: Varies

Scholarship Description

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is the world’s premier university source for market-oriented ideas—bridging the gap between academic ideas and real-world problems. A university-based research center, the Mercatus Center advances knowledge about how markets work to improve people’s lives by training graduate students, conducting research, and applying economics to offer solutions to society’s most pressing problems. The Mercatus Center offers fellowships providing training and support for students studying political economy at Mason and universities around the world.

The Mercatus MA Fellowship is a two-year, competitive, full-time fellowship program for students pursuing a master's degree in economics at George Mason University who are interested in gaining an advanced degree in applied economics in preparation for a career in public policy. The total award of up to $80,000 (over two years) includes a monthly stipend, full tuition support (nine credits per semester), and practical experience conducting and disseminating research with Mercatus scholars and staff on pertinent policy issues. Applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA and enroll in 9 credits each semester.

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