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Here at the Steamboat Institute, we are Defenders of Freedom and Advocates of Liberty.
Our mission is to promote America’s first principles and inspire active involvement in the defense of liberty.

Campus Liberty Tour
Be it resolved, the U.S.-Israel alliance is a strategic asset for American foreign policy.
Upcoming Events
Mar 13
“Be it resolved, policies that increase school choice benefit students.”
March 13, 2025 6:00 pm
Mar 26
Colorado Mesa University
March 26, 2025 6:00 pm
Apr 9
“Be it resolved, biological men should be allowed to compete in women’s sports.”
April 9, 2025 5:30 pm
Scholarships & Fellowships

Blankley Fellowship
Applications are now closed, please check back next spring!
The Steamboat Institute established the Tony Blankley Fellowship for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism to honor the memory of our dear friend, Tony Blankley, and to build on his legacy.

Freedom Conference Scholarship
Applications are now closed, please check back next spring!
The Steamboat Institute is proud to offer scholarships to students and young professionals to attend our Annual Freedom Conference in Beaver Creek, CO.
Emerging Leaders Council
The Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is a select network of young professionals (ages 20-29) from across the U.S. who are rising thought leaders, influencers, and policymakers. With the support of The Steamboat Institute, ELC members are trained and educated on founding principles, media and journalism, persuasion, and leadership, allowing them to inspire their peers and create a chain reaction of engaged, liberty-minded citizens.

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