This year, the New Intellectuals Conference will take place in Budapest on September 21-25!

We are excited to offer a limited number of full scholarships to NICON. If you are a part of our John Galt School alumni network, you are eligible to apply for a full scholarship! And if you are not, we recommend you keep track on John Galt Schools happening in your country so you can apply for a scholarship for NICON next year! But don’t forget - even if you are not eligible for a scholarship or you don’t receive one this year, you can still come to NICON! Make sure you check out our ticket options here.

The NICON Full Scholarship covers:

  • Travel Expenses: Includes airfare or ground transportation to and from the city the conference takes place in.
  • Accommodation: Stay at the official conference hotel for the duration of the event.
  • Meals: Daily breakfast and lunch.

About the Full Scholarship

The applications for scholarships are open until 1st August 2024. You can apply here now!

Apply for scholarship

Covers flight, accommodation, and meals during the conference.
Registration is still required upon receiving the scholarship.

Why Apply?

Apart from the scholarship covering almost all of your expenses, you will get a chance to learn so much. If you are a passionate liberty-lover, an Objectivist, or you already consider yourself an intellectual, NICON is the best place for you to deepen your knowledge, explore different topics and learn.

The theme of this year’s conference is the future. We want to see you thrive in yours. That’s what NICON is all about, taking steps to a brighter future.

We are eager to read your testimonial from this year’s edition! Make sure you apply and give us an opportunity to do so.

Here’s what our last year’s intellectuals have said about their experience at NICON:

  • “I've learnt how to communicate better, develop myself and my abilities without expecting others to do things for me. Love for ourselves has a huge impact on everything we do.”

  • “What made this experience even more special were the wonderful people I met and socialized with. Even though they may live far away, I found that we share many similarities and have become closer than some of the people who live close to me. I have to admit, I was quite nervous before attending the conference because I tend to consider myself an introverted person. However, stepping out of my comfort zone and being open to new experiences, acquaintances, and ideas showed me just how rewarding it can be.”