Application Guide

How to Apply for KIP Spring 2027 - Education Entrepreneurship Lab Intern - Foundation for Economic Education

at Standtogether

🏢 About Standtogether

The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a 80-year-old nonprofit that advances free-market economics, personal freedom, and entrepreneurship through education and publications. Stand Together Fellowships, which runs this program, is a philanthropic network that invests in social entrepreneurs tackling poverty, education, and other issues. This internship offers a rare chance to work at the intersection of education reform and free-market principles within a mission-driven, remote-first team.

About This Role

As the Education Entrepreneurship Lab Intern, you'll work directly with FEE Education Associate Nasiyah Isra-Ul to grow the Lab's resources, reach, and impact. You'll help position the Lab as the 'Entrepreneur.com for education entrepreneurs' by creating content, conducting research, and supporting outreach to families and founders exploring homeschooling, microschooling, and other choice-enabled models. This role is ideal for someone passionate about education innovation and eager to build an entrepreneurial skill set in a nonprofit setting.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching emerging education models, drafting a blog post or social media content for the Lab, and meeting virtually with Nasiyah to brainstorm outreach strategies. You could also be connecting with education entrepreneurs to gather stories or resources, or analyzing data to measure the Lab's impact. Expect a mix of creative, analytical, and collaborative tasks in a supportive remote team.

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🎯 Who Standtogether Is Looking For

  • Demonstrated interest in education entrepreneurship, including alternative learning models like homeschooling, microschooling, or education savings accounts (ESAs).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible content for educators and families.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset—self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to propose and execute new initiatives.
  • Alignment with FEE's mission of advancing individual freedom, limited government, and free-market principles in education.
  • Prior experience (internship, volunteer, or personal project) in education, startups, or nonprofit outreach is a plus.

📝 Tips for Applying to Standtogether

1

Highlight any personal or professional experience with alternative education models (e.g., homeschooling, microschooling, education startups) in your resume and cover letter.

2

Demonstrate your entrepreneurial spirit by mentioning side projects, initiatives you've launched, or times you identified and solved a problem without being asked.

3

Research FEE's Education Entrepreneurship Lab and reference specific resources or programs in your application to show genuine interest.

4

Connect your interest in free-market principles to education reform—explain why choice and entrepreneurship matter in education.

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Since this is a remote internship, emphasize your ability to work independently, manage time, and communicate effectively in a virtual environment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for education innovation and how it aligns with FEE's mission of advancing freedom and entrepreneurship.", 'Specific examples of your entrepreneurial mindset—times you took initiative, built something from scratch, or solved a problem creatively.', "Your understanding of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab's goals and how you can contribute to expanding its reach and impact.", 'Your communication skills and ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences (families, founders, educators).']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore FEE's website, especially the Education Entrepreneurship Lab section, to understand their current resources and initiatives.
  • → Read about Stand Together Fellowships and their philosophy to ensure alignment with your values and career goals.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key figures in education entrepreneurship, such as microschool founders or homeschooling advocates, and recent trends like ESAs.
  • → Research Nasiyah Isra-Ul, the FEE Education Associate you'd work with, to understand her background and work.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Why are you interested in education entrepreneurship, and what alternative learning models excite you most?
2 Describe a time you took initiative on a project or idea without direct supervision. What was the outcome?
3 How would you explain the concept of education entrepreneurship to a parent considering homeschooling?
4 What ideas do you have for expanding the Lab's reach and impact among education entrepreneurs?
5 How do you stay organized and productive in a remote work environment?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention FEE, the Education Entrepreneurship Lab, or your specific interest in education entrepreneurship.
  • Failing to demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset—avoid sounding like someone who just follows instructions rather than proposing new ideas.
  • Ignoring the remote nature of the role—don't forget to address how you thrive in a virtual, independent work environment.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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