Applications open March 1
MRU Young Economists Society
- 🎓 Learn about econ from the experts
- 🎥 Create original econ content
- 📅 6 weeks in June/July 2027
- 🏡 Remote
The MRU Young Economists Society is a remote program for top high school students (or 2027 grads) who are eager to take their understanding of economics to the next level. Students will participate in online seminars and discussion groups on advanced topics in economics. As a capstone project, each participant will develop their own new, original content (video, interactive, etc.) that brings economic insight to a wider audience.
The program will run for 6 weeks from mid-June to late July.
Why join the Young Economists Society (YES)? 🧑🎓
- Learn advanced economics, going far beyond the high school intro level
- Explore academic and professional opportunities in economics and related fields
- Get hands-on mentoring on content creation and presentation skills
- Participate from home with the 6-week remote program
Important Dates 📅
March 1
applications open
April 9
applications due
April 23
decisions announced
Who We’re Looking For 🔎
Current students at high schools (or 2027 grads) who have taken at least one introductory economics class and are enthusiastic about the subject. They should be intellectually curious, thoughtful, and insightful students, interested in ideas and their implications. They should be committed to communicating ideas and sharing their insights in innovative, engaging ways. They can make well-reasoned arguments–and recognize when someone else has made a better one.
In short, the very best and most creative economics students!
Requirements for YES 📋
Applicants must be 16 or older by the date of their application and a current student or 2027 graduate at a high school (public, private, or homeschool).
As part of the application process, applicants will need to supply the name and email address of a teacher or other individual who could provide a recommendation. (This person does not need to supply a recommendation at the time of your application. MRU will contact them if more information is required.)
As part of our participation agreement, each participant must grant MRU a license to use any content they create during YES; the participant will retain ownership of the content.
We ask YES members to commit to active participation throughout the program:
- Attend and actively participate in weekly seminars, discussion groups, and other virtual meetings
- Complete assigned readings before and during the program
- Make a good-faith effort to complete projects to a high standard