Today is the LAST DAY to apply to the 2019 Summer Policy Institute!

The 2019 Summer Policy Institute (SPI) will be held August 4th – 7th at the University of Tulsa.

“The Summer Policy Institute was a valuable and unique experience. I applied to attend SPI shortly after relocating to Tulsa from another state so that I could learn the ins and outs of policy issues in Oklahoma.The OK Policy staff were amazing! I encourage anyone with an interest in public policy, economics, and social issues to take advantage of the opportunity to attend SPI.”
– Lily DeFrank, Masters in Social Work, University of Oklahoma

SPI is an opportunity for students to network with top Oklahoma leaders and get immersed in the most important policy issues affecting Oklahoma. Click here to learn more about the Institute and see agendas from previous years.

You are eligible for SPI if you can answer YES to any ONE of these questions:

Are you currently enrolled as a graduate or an undergraduate student at an Oklahoma college or university who has completed at least 24 credits hours?
Did you graduate on December 31, 2018 or later from an Oklahoma college or university?
Are you attending an out-of-state university but went to high school in Oklahoma?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you are eligible to apply!

Other than that, we strive to ensure a very diverse group of SPI participants. The Institute includes students and recent graduates with many different majors, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds. We encourage students to apply whether you're at a research university, a regional college, a community college, or a private school.

Program tuition is $375 for commuters or $450 for those staying in University of Tulsa housing. Full and partial financial assistance will be available to all students who need a scholarship to attend. No one will be denied a spot in the Institute due to inability to pay.

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“The training was insightful and challenging in bringing awareness to issues central to Oklahoma. The ability to organize and interact with a large crowd of intellectuals and leaders was truly a learning experience.”
-Aisha Shah, Doctorate in Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Read more testimonials from past participants here!

The application deadline is TODAY! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!