Economics for Leaders — EFL
About the program
Economics for Leaders (EFL) is the flagship program of the Foundation for Teaching Economics, designed for high-school students with demonstrated leadership who want to understand how economics shapes public-policy and social-leadership decisions. The program blends behavioral economics, applied microeconomics, policy analysis, and group dynamics. It runs for one week on U.S. university campuses. Participants are selected based on leadership profile—not solely on academic grades. Need-based scholarships are available.
Focus areas
- Economics
- Leadership
- Public Policy
- Behavioral Economics
Eligibility & application guide
- High-school students aged 15–18 with a leadership profile
- Scholarships available
- Application must be completed in English
Process: visit fte.org/students/efl → complete the application → submit a letter of recommendation, essay, and transcripts → selection.
Key details
Application deadline: December / January
Location: In-person
Level: High school
Age range: 15–18 years
Cost: Tuition applies
Language: English