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 2027 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 on Thursday, January 14, 2027, followed by ten (10) regular discussion meetings to be scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:15 PM ending on or before Thursday, March 11, 2027.
Participants will also attend a mandatory multi-school summit at Texas Tech University (TTU) on January 29-30, 2027. 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 Sunday, November 29, 2026. 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.
