BRI Student Fellow Eyes Future in Public Service

Ava Schreier believes it is vital for her and her fellow young people to learn about their rights and obligations as citizens, in order to promote justice and unity with their peers.

That belief is also part of Schreier’s support of civics education, and it influenced her decision to apply for the Bill of Rights Institute’s 2024 Student Fellowship program. Schreier also saw another Student Fellow post about the program on their LinkedIn page and decided to apply.

“I immediately knew that this program aligned with my goals for the future, and I wanted to meet like-minded individuals who would work to encourage each other to promote and progress a more civil society,” said Schreier, who attends the Design and Technology Academy at Theodore Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Tex.

Schreier is also interested in the resources BRI provides as part of the program. The Student Fellows participate in programming during the school year, and their experience will culminate this summer with capstone trips to Philadelphia, Pa., and Washington, D.C.

Schreier plans to follow her Student Fellowship experience by majoring in political science and health policy in college, then attending graduate school and law school, adding, "I'm set on becoming a civil rights attorney and Texas senator!”

According to Schreier, BRI’s Student Fellowship program helps students analyze the full story of America’s history and create solutions to combat injustices in civil society.

“I hope to learn how to make a greater impact in my town through the implementation and promotion of skillsets and ideas that promote a more civil society,” she said. “I want to learn how to become a better innovator.”

In her spare time, Schreier enjoys walking at sunset, writing poetry, cooking, and playing board games.