The Political Economy Reading Program is an extracurricular, non-credit reading program in which students participate in weekly discussions about topics in economics and political economy. Participants that successfully complete the program receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The Free Market Institute (FMI) is currently accepting applications for an invitation to participate in the Spring 2026 Political Economy Reading Program. All full-time undergraduate students from any field of study at Texas Tech University are eligible and encouraged to apply for an invitation to participate.
The program will begin with an introductory meeting, followed by ten (10) regular discussion meetings to be scheduled for Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 PM between January 14, 2026 and April 29, 2026.
Participants will also attend a mandatory multi-school summit at Texas Tech University (TTU). Participants will interact with students from Angelo State University (ASU) participating in a similar reading program.
To apply for an invitation to participate, please complete this registration form.
The application deadline is Wednesday, December 3, 2025. More details about the program theme, meeting dates, and location will be shared with successful applicants following the deadline.
About the Program
To learn more about the Political Economy Reading Program, please visit the following page: Political Economy Reading Program Archive.
