The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows Program is a highly selective six week summer institute for rising college juniors offering unparalleled learning and networking opportunities at the home of America’s first president just outside our nation’s capital.We offer an all-inclusive six week program that provides housing, transportation, meals and a $500 weekly stipend.
The Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows program offers a dynamic and stimulating leadership curriculum that encourages students to examine their personal strengths, identify areas for growth, and ultimately take action as a leader. In that spirit, these leadership lessons are taught within a framework highlighting the inspirational leadership model of George Washington.
Each week students will meet with some of the nation’s top leaders, engage with the other Fellows on leadership styles and skills, and collaborate with their assigned mentor on their individual capstone projects.
A Progam Like No Other
- Develop valuable leadership skills and tools
- Advance an actionable cause with a capstone project
- Build a professional network with assigned mentors and peers from across the nation
- Connect with successful Washington, DC leaders and decision makers
- Explore George Washington’s life story and remarkable leadership
- Live and learn at the celebrated Mount Vernon Estate
The program will take place from July 4, 2017 - July 14, 2017.
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- Currently enrolled college sophomore in good standing
- Proven leadership ability and involvement
- All majors welcome
- Demonstrated interest in proposed capstone project
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher
- Current U.S. Citizen
Application requirements:
- Resume
- Three (3) essays
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- Current college transcript (applicants may use an unofficial transcript)
Applications will be available November 2016. Deadline for applicants is January 11, 2017.
Please visit http://www.mountvernon.org/site/leadershipfellows/ for more information and to apply.
