When & Where SPI is a three-day program held July 8-10 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. |
Who can apply? SPI is open to: - Current undergraduate or graduate students with at least 24 hours of college credit who attend an Oklahoma college/university or have graduated from an Oklahoma high school,
- Recent college graduates who completed their degree programs within the last year, and
- Professionals who have started their careers in policy-related fields with Oklahoma-based organizations in the last year.
Please email Oscar Guillén Arauz at oguillenarauz@okpolicy.org for any questions regarding eligibility. |
Participants are selected through a competitive application process that identifies students with strong academic training, diverse experiences, and a clear interest in public policy. Particular emphasis is given on selecting a class of participants from a broad range of educational institutions, fields of study, and geographic and cultural backgrounds. The application deadline is Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Program tuition is $400. Full and partial financial assistance will be available to all applicants who need a scholarship to attend. No one will be denied a spot at SPI due to inability to pay. |
Want to support SPI? Donate to Oklahoma Policy Institute today. Your support makes this program possible. We remain committed to advocating for a better future for all of us - but we can't do it without you. Will you consider making a donation to support our work? Interested in being a sponsor for SPI? Contact mpooch@okpolicy.org for sponsorship information. |