Application Submission

<!–Before You Begin–>Because an Iowa State University GPA is requested on the application form, first-year Iowa State University students may have to wait until after first semester grades have been released to submit an application.Students will be asked to provide the name and e-mail address of one reference. Please notify this reference ahead of time. They will be asked to complete a short online survey regarding their knowledge of your leadership experience.We encourage you to take time to complete these essay questions on a separate Word document before beginning the application:

  • Describe one influential leadership experience you have had in your high school or collegiate experience. Summarize the experience and what you have gained from it.
  • How will participating in this program contribute to your academic and career aspirations?
  • What is a personal challenge you have had and how did you overcome it? How has this influenced you to continue to grow and develop as a leader?
  • Throughout this program, we will focus on global problems that challenge our society in ways that require leadership in the fields of engineering, business and agriculture. Identify a global challenge about which you are passionate that relates to one or more of these fields. Describe the challenge, why it is important to you, and one way you want to work to address it next year.

Please email us at vlead@iastate.edu if you need assistance filling out the application or alternative submission accommodations, including submitting a printed version. Computers and services for students with disabilities are available on campus.

Applications for the 2018-2019 cohort open on November 1, 2018.

Click here to apply for the 2018-2019 cohort.

Applications are due by January 28, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.


Questions? Email us at vlead@iastate.edu.

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