Presidential Leadership Scholars Program 2027

The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort. This prestigious program brings together a diverse group of mid-career professionals to enhance their leadership skills through interactions with former presidents, key administration officials, leading academics, and business and civic leaders.

📖 About the Program

The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program annually gathers participants to:

• Hone their leadership abilities.
• Engage with former presidents and key administration officials.
• Learn from leading academics, business, and civic leaders.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program enjoy the following benefits:

• No application fees.
• Full funding for program tuition, lodging, meals, and travel to and from program modules.
• Costs are fully covered by contributions from foundations, individuals, and corporations, ensuring accessibility regardless of financial means.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Citizenship and Residency

• Be a citizen of the United States residing and working within the country.
• OR, be a citizen of the United States residing and working outside the country, but willing to cover all non-domestic costs associated with traveling to each module.
• OR, be a legal resident of the United States residing and working within the country.

Age and Experience

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• While there is no maximum age, most scholars have 10+ years of professional experience and are at a point in their careers where they can apply the lessons learned in the program for many years to come.
• Exceptionally qualified candidates with less than 10 years of experience will also be considered.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 19 July, 2026.
• Interested applicants can visit the official program website to apply.

🌟 Why Apply?

The Presidential Leadership Scholars Program is a unique opportunity to:

• Develop leadership skills through unparalleled access to influential leaders and experts.
• Join a network of accomplished professionals committed to making a difference in their communities and beyond.

For more details about the program, visit the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program website.

• Program tuition, lodging, meals, and travel to and from the modules are fully funded.
• Contributions come from foundations, individuals, and corporations.