HOW TO APPLY
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Apply Online.
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Upload your resume and two letters of reference.
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Pay the non-refundable $25 Application Fee to finalize your application.
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After submitting, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your employer will also receive a request for their acknowledgment and support of your participation in the program.
SELECTION PROCESS
All applications are reviewed confidentially by our Selection Committee based on:
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Eligibility (Applicants must either live or work in Lee County, Alabama.)
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Community involvement
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Leadership potential
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Class diversity
Due to class size limits, not all qualified applicants may be selected. We encourage anyone not chosen to re-apply in future years.
TUITION & SCHOLARSHIPS
PROGRAM COST
​$1,200, due by October 1, covering the retreat, monthly sessions, materials, and meals. Tuition is non-refundable, in whole or in part, in the event the applicant fails to complete the program due to non-attendance or for other reasons.
ANNE GRADY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship covers tuition for selected applicants based on financial need, community involvement, and leadership potential. Please indicate your interest in the scholarship in the application if financial assistance is required.
PROGRAM COMMITMENT
TIME COMMITMENT
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Attendance: Required at the September kickoff seminar, reception, and retreat, as well as monthly class sessions from October to May.
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Community Engagement: Attend one Board of Education meeting and one City Council or County Commission meeting.
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Community Impact Project: Participate in a class-selected project that positively impacts the community.
Note: Applicants may miss up to two regular sessions and still graduate, but they must notify the Executive Director of any planned absences.
CLASS SCHEDULE
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Kickoff in September: Seminar, reception, and retreat
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Monthly Classes: October through May (typically the third Thursday)
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Graduation: Final class and ceremony in May