Sponsorships and Nominations

Each executive sponsor is asked to submit a nomination letter highlighting the candidate’s work experience, organizational background, and potential to contribute to and benefit from the program. Self-nominations may be allowed in select cases; interested individuals should contact the program director for details.  
The candidate’s resume and the executive sponsor’s letter should be attached within the electronic Nomination Form (see link below). The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is Friday, November 14, 2025.
For each nominee, college experience is a prerequisite for acceptance into the Institute’s Applied Leadership Certificate program.
Nominations are screened by the Institute’s Faculty and Steering Committee. Candidates and Sponsors will be notified by Monday, December 8, 2025.
A minimum of 14 candidates and a maximum of 20 candidates will be admitted to the Institute.
To be eligible to graduate with the Institute’s 2026 Applied Leadership Certificate, candidates must attend at least 77% of all workshop sessions.
Institute tuition is $1,950 per person and is payable after the candidate’s acceptance into the program. Tuition is due after notification of acceptance and before Friday, January 9, 2026.

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