Program Overview | Inaugural Fellowship Class | 2025-2026
Offered seasonally, the Whitestone Fellowship is a rigorous, virtual program designed to train high school and undergraduate students (ages 14–25) in the theory and practice of law, public policy, and institutional reform.
This highly selective Fellowship invites a cohort of intellectually curious and civically committed students to examine the historical foundations and contemporary realities of legal systems, both domestic and international. Through seminars, mentorship, and applied research, Fellows develop fluency in public reasoning, systems thinking, and strategic advocacy.
Sessions feature scholars, attorneys, diplomats, and policymakers from institutions including the United Nations, the U.S. government, and leading academic centers.
Open to students ages 14–25 currently enrolled in high school or undergraduate study. We seek applicants who demonstrate seriousness of purpose, a capacity for critical thought, and a commitment to public life.
Fully virtual. All workshops, simulations, and collaborative sessions are hosted via Zoom and supplementary platforms.
Open to students worldwide. While international applicants are encouraged to apply, please note that programming is scheduled in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
There are no formal prerequisites. However, candidates with prior engagement in law, civic leadership, research, or fields such as Model UN, speech and debate, or policy writing will find the curriculum particularly resonant.