PLEN Seminars

The Center for Women in Government sponsors competitive scholarships to any student enrolled in a Texas college or university to several PLEN seminars.

Health Policy

Participants learn directly from policymakers and advocates shaping health policy in Washington, DC and around the world during this four-day seminar. You’ll hear about their day-to-day work as well as gain insight on the sweeping changes occurring in health policy and how to effectively advocate for change

Seminar: October 14–18, 2024
Location: Washington D.C.
Deadline to apply for CWG scholarships: September 15, 2024

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Public Policy

This five-day seminar offers students a valuable opportunity to hear firsthand from leaders making and influencing public policy at the highest levels in Congress, the courts, federal agencies, the private sector, policy research and advocacy organizations, and the media. Students will experience first-hand how public policy is shaped and implemented at the national level and will be better prepared to become the next generation of public policy decision makers.

Seminar: January 6–10, 2025
Location: Washington D.C.
Deadline to apply for CWG scholarships: November 17, 2024

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Global Policy

At the five-day Global Policy seminar, participants will learn how to launch their international policy career through participating in policy discussions, diplomacy simulations, and connecting with women leaders who are shaping policy in DC and across the world.

Seminar: March 17–21, 2025
Location: Washington D.C.
Deadline to apply for CWG scholarships: January 26, 2025

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