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Applications are now closed. The Institute's first cohort of Vernon Smith Fellows will be announced in February 2025.
The Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy is pleased to introduce the Vernon Smith Fellowship for undergraduate students.
The Vernon Smith Fellows Program is a highly selective fellowship program for undergraduate students at Chapman University who are passionate about scholarship at the intersection of economics and the humanities. Vernon Smith Fellows will receive a $1,000 fellowship.*
The ideal candidate is:
- A highly motivated and intellectually curious student with a strong academic record.
- Interested in exploring the intersection of economics, philosophy, literature and other disciplines.
- Eager to engage in lively discussions and debates with peers and faculty.
- Committed to intellectual growth and personal development.
- Open-minded and willing to challenge their assumptions.
- Excited to participate and learn in a vibrant intellectual community.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a major or minor in economics, philosophy, or literature
- Maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher
- Have taken at least one Humanomics course at Chapman University (ECON/ENG/PHIL 357 or a Humanomics FFC)
Expectations:
Vernon Smith Fellows will:
- Regularly attend and participate in Smith Institute events (e.g. Film Forum, Lecture Series, etc.)
- Occasionally help organize and plan student-centered events
- Serve as an ambassador to other students and help to grow the community of scholars at the Smith Institute
- Be featured on the Smith Institute website with a photo and short bio
*Funds awarded are considered financial aid and may impact previously received awards.
For questions regarding the fellowship, please contact Professor Erik Kimbrough (ekimbrou@chapman.edu).