Benjamin Dierker '16 Awarded Yearlong Public Policy Felowship with The Fund for American Studies

Benjamin Dierker, a 2016 graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Economics and an M.A in Public Administration, has recently been awarded a yearlong Public Policy Fellowship with The Fund for American Studies (TFAS).

Beginning this month, the Fellowship allows young professionals like Benjamin to foster strong connections with peers working in public policy while building an understanding of the principles of government through deliberation and debate. Benjamin will have the opportunity to participate in academic discussion sessions in Washington, D.C. with public policy experts, academics and political leaders on topics fundamental to understanding how to effect change in our political system.

Since graduating from Texas A&M, Benjamin has made a successful start to his career. He is currently a third-year law student at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Benjamin also contributes to The Federalist and is a Constitutional Law and Legal Affairs Associate with the Texas-based think tank Lone Star Policy Institute.

TFAS is an educational nonprofit that is changing the world by developing leaders for a free society. Their transformational programs teach the principles of limited government, free-market economics and honorable leadership to students and young professionals in America and around the world.