Apply: Leadership U 2023 - Leadership Howard County

Name*

First Last

Which Gender Do You Identify As?

Birthdate*

Home Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Home Phone

Student Mobile Phone*

Student Email*

Are You of Hispanic / Latino Origin?

Yes

Ethnicity

Parent Name - One*

Parent Email - One*

Parent Daytime Phone - One*

Parent Name - Two

Parent Email - Two

Application Information

LU School Choices*

How Did You Find Out About Leadership U?

Please list all names of individuals or indicate a specific referral source(s):

Did you attend a LU Information Session?

Please check box if "yes".

Yes

Are you applying for Tuition Assistance? (please check if "yes")

Yes

Regardless of tuition assistance, tuition can also be paid via installment plans - would you be interested in this option? (please check if "yes")

Yes

Educational Information

Guidance Counselor*

Are you a current Sophomore? (please check if "yes")

Yes

Graduation Date*

References

Two references are required and are to be submitted electronically through the Leadership Howard County website. It is your responsibility to reach out to your references, instruct them to visit the LHC website and submit the form online. Reference forms are due March 31, 2023. Please use one school related (e.g. teacher, coach, administrator, counselor, etc.) and the other community/personal (e.g. employer, volunteer activity, faith-based, youth group, neighbor, or other non-school related). RELATIVES ARE NOT CONSIDERED AN APPROPRIATE REFERENCE.

Reference 1*

Relationship 1*

Email - Reference 1*

Phone - Reference 1

Reference 2*

Relationship 2*

Email - Reference 2*

Phone - Reference 2

Essay Questions

1. Activity Participation*

Please describe the most important activity (or activities) in which you have participated during the last four years. Why do you consider this/these activity(ies) important? If you have not had the opportunity to participate in activities, please tell us why not? (i.e. time, transportation, financial reasons, etc.)

2. Part-Time Job Experience*

Describe any part-time job experience (paid or volunteer) and/or your family responsibilities. Briefly describe what is involved and what you have gained from this experience.

3. Non-School Responsibilities*

Describe your responsibilities (other than class work). How will you incorporate your other activities and responsibilities with your Leadership U commitment? Consider your time commitments.

4. Strengths, Talents, Skill*

What are three strengths/talents/skills that you have and give examples of how you demonstrate them.

5. Who do you most admire*

Who is someone you admire (past or present), and why?

6. Why do you want to participate in Leadership U?*

Is this something you want to do or is someone encouraging you to participate?

7. Describe what it takes to be a leader. What is the one most important quality of a leader and why?*

8. If you could address an issue or change anything in Howard County, what would it be and why?*

Share Your Story Virtually (Optional)

If you would like to share your story, upload a video clip (60 seconds maximum). Feel free to be creative, but make sure the video is high quality. (Use the File upload below link ONLY)

Application Deadline

Applications are due on Friday, March 31, 2023. Please make sure to follow up with your selected references and confirm that they have completed and electronically submitted the Reference Form.

Tuition Assistance Available

If you are applying for tuition assistance – you must submit a tuition assistance form with your application, which is available on the LHC website (www.leadershiphc.org). Applying for tuition assistance does not influence the selection process. Selection is based on the strength of your application and interview. If you have any questions, please contact Nikole McWright at (410) 730-4474 ext. 113 or via email nmcwright@leadershiphc.org.

Please Read Carefully Before Submitting Your Application

I certify that all information has been provided personally, by myself, and is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am currently a high school student in the 10th grade and live or attend school in Howard County, Maryland. I understand that Leadership U is a four-month hands-on learning experience. This includes a one- week MANDATORY summer program (July 30, 2023-August 4, 2023), followed by regularly scheduled meetings (usually bi-weekly on Sunday afternoons) August through December 2023. If selected, I agree to attend all the meetings, take an active role in my team project and pay the tuition cost of $1050 (tuition assistance available.)

Signature - Please Type Your Full Name*

By typing your full name you are formally submitting your application to Leadership U and are agreeing to the terms indicated herein.

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Leadership U 2023 Application