Since 2003 · Washington, D.C.
Preparing extraordinary
men to do
extraordinary things.
We prepare talented young men to become exemplary citizens and leaders by creating networks and pathways for significant global impact.
300+
Scholars since 2003
6
Rhodes Scholars
9
Truman Scholars
2
Fulbright Scholars
15
Harvard Law graduates
21
PhD recipients
5
Medical doctors
20+
Years of impact
Washington, D.C.
Twenty years of scholars.
Our Mission
For more than two decades, we have invested in young men of uncommon promise — not merely to credential them, but to shape how they think, how they lead, and whom they serve.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship prepares a select cohort of college men each year through intensive apprenticeship in ideas, institutions, and character. Our scholars become Rhodes Scholars, federal judges, research physicians, and entrepreneurs — and, just as often, the quiet mentors in their communities who carry the next generation forward.
Read our storyWhat We Believe
Five convictions that shape every class.
Pursue Excellence
High-potential individuals bear a responsibility to their gifts. We believe excellence is a discipline — and a debt owed to those who come next.
Honor Hard Work and Virtue
Character and effort deserve recognition. We cultivate a culture where integrity is the precondition for every achievement.
Ground Leaders in Fundamentals
Tomorrow's leaders need fluency in economic, constitutional, and ethical principles. Our curriculum treats first principles as professional tools.
Amplify Impact Through Community
Collaboration compounds individual effort. Our network of scholars, mentors, and institutions turns personal talent into collective progress.
Lead in Service of Others
Success is not the point. We prepare scholars to leverage their preparation in service of community, country, and conscience.
Our Programs
Two pathways. One standard of excellence.
Each year we select a small number of extraordinary men for an apprenticeship they will not forget — in Washington for the summer, or year-round in five American cities.
I.Flagship · Summer in D.C.
The Washington Program
Twelve scholars. Eight weeks. High-level paid internships, constitutional ethics seminars, and private briefings with leaders in government, law, and industry.
Applications open each September
II.Regional · Academic Year
The Collegiate Institutes
Saturday sessions across Atlanta, Charlotte, Durham, Greensboro, and New York. Leadership instruction, professional development, and networking with influential mentors.
Five cities · Year-round
Invest in the Next Class
Give a young man a summer that changes his life.
You won't simply write a check. You'll join the quiet community of donors whose investments have produced Rhodes Scholars, federal judges, research physicians, and the mentors carrying the work forward.