Signature Program Applications Class of 2017
Annually, 45-55 individuals are selected from a pool of applicants to build a class representative of the Greater Columbus area. The result is a class of professionals who are ready to hone their leadership skills and talents and connect them to community causes they are passionate about.
A ten month experience designed to give participants the tools they need to become active and influential leaders in the community.
Application Information
The completed application, including two reference letters, serves as the sole source of information used in our selection process. Therefore, it is critical that the application is thoroughly and thoughtfully completed.
- Recruitment: Applications for the Leadership Columbus Signature Program Class of 2023 are now open! Click below to access the application instructions.* Please read the instructions completely and thoroughly.
- Deadlines:
- Early Application Due Date: Friday, February 25, 2022
Final Application Due Date: Friday, May 6th, 2022 - Time Commitment:
- September through June. A 48-hour Opening Retreat in September (two full days and nights), one program day in October, and Graduation in June are mandatory. One full weekday per month (generally Thursdays) from October through June. In addition to the monthly program days, participants are involved in a Community Impact Project in conjunction with an area nonprofit. Time devoted to the project is outside of the regular curriculum and varies according to the project scope. Participants can expect to spend a minimum of two to four hours per week on average, with the majority of project work occurring during the January to June time frame. Graduation typically occurs the first or second week of June. See application instructions for full calendar of program dates.
- Program Cost:
- The tuition for the Class of 2023 is $5,225 ($4,975 if application is received by the early deadline).