The John Jay Institute is a para-academic center whose primary offering is a tuition-free year long post-undergraduate academic fellowship to well-qualified applicants pursuing a calling to public leadership. The Institute also provides lectures, leadership training events, and educational resources at little or no cost.
The Institute is named for American founder John Jay (1745-1829) who was arguably the most religious, social, and politically conservative of the principal founders of America. His eminence in public life included service in various governmental capacities as a member and president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of New York State, diplomatic envoy, Peace Commissioner, and Foreign Secretary of the United States, Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and Governor of New York. Jay was active in domestic and civil society as a faithful husband, and loving father. He was a vestryman in his local parish church, lay leader in the re-formation of a Protestant denomination, president of the American Bible Society, and a founder of the New York Manumission Society for the emancipation of African slaves. Jay's prominence as a statesman, churchman, citizen and social reformer is a legacy to preserve and perpetuate. His dedication to the ideals of love and mercy, truth and justice guided his public labors in serving his country. In honor of his life and principled leadership, The Institute is dedicated to raising up leaders like him for the future.
Specialties
Academic Fellowships, Leadership Training, Educational Resources, American Founding Principles
