Patman Scholar


Patman Scholars

Patman Scholars show exemplary promise to become civic leaders and receive a scholarship that supports experiential learning opportunities and internships.

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Civic and Leadership Learning

Students will learn from active political professionals, elected officials, and civic leaders to build practical skills and increase democratic participation.

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Senior Fellows

Patman Scholars are paired with Senior Fellows who serve as mentors, helping them navigate a career in civic leadership.

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Speaker Series

Every semester, The Patman Center invites the public to attend our speaker series. Speaker series are completely free and open to everyone. 

Upcoming Events
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Alumni Giving Back

We are grateful to Ambassador Carrin F. Patman and James V. Derrick, Jr. for their support of The Patman Center. Their investment in students embraces the opportunity to strengthen America’s democracy through civic and political engagement. What starts here changes the world.

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LBJ Students Take on Washington DC to Learn about Advocacy at the Federal Level

May 19, 2026
The Patman Center's Maymester in Washington D.C. gives graduate students a front-row seat to federal policymaking — and sends them home ready to lead.
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2026 Summer in Oxford Fellowship Recipients

April 17, 2026
The Patman Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Summer in Oxford Fellowships. Through a partnership with the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy at the University of Missouri and Oxford University’s Rothermere American Institute, UT Austin students will participate in a four-week study-away program at Oxford University in July 2026.
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Building the Next Generation of Civic Leaders: Inside our Skills for Civic Leadership course

April 15, 2026
The Patman Center continues to prepare students for impactful roles in public service through its course, Skills for Civic Leadership. Designed to equip students with the tools needed to lead as engaged citizens, organizational leaders, and future public officials, the course emphasizes both practical skill-building and personal development. Through direct engagement with practitioners, interactive workshops, and structured reflection, students leave the course with not only a stronger understanding of public leadership—but also the confidence to actively step into it.
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