OpenFieldStephen A. Higgins Ethics in Governance Fellowship
Interdisciplinary fellowship in public policy, legal ethics, and organizational governance, funding summer civic internships and legislative policy analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.30 GPA in political science, economics, philosophy, or related pre-law track
- English language proficiency
- Not required
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Policy critique paper (3 pages) on contemporary institutional ethics and resume
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference from political science or philosophy faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Summer stipend of $3,500 for non-profit, legislative, or public service internships
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully funded summer fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Beta Theta Pi Leadership Institute - University of Kentucky documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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