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Fellows / Executives / Advocates (2021-2022) Application

Applicant Instructions
Please provide enough information to allow us to get the best representation of you and your interest in community engagement.

You must complete this application in one visit to this page. As such, it might be helpful to type your answers in a separate word processing document and then revisit this page and copy/paste your answers into the fields.

Recruitment Open House
Applicants are encouraged to attend the Leadership Lincoln Recruitment Open House prior to completing the application form. Alumni will gather to reconnect and encourage new applicants. Staff will also be available to meet with applicants to answer questions.

Program Calendar and Commitment

  • Orientation
  • State of the City Address
    • Wednesday, September 1, 2021, 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Opening Retreat
    • Fellows and Advocates cohorts are required to attend the entire retreat including the overnight.
    • Executives cohort is invited to attend.
  • Seminars
    • Attendance is required at 80% of the programming hours of seminars.
  • Community Service Project
    • Fellows and Advocates cohorts are required to complete a community project.
    • Executives cohort is invited to complete a community project.
  • Graduation
    • Thursday, June 16, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm

Executives 34

  • Orientation: Sunday, September 12, 2021, 5:00-8:30pm
  • Thursday, October 7, 2021, 12:00-5:00pm
  • Thursday, November 18, 2021, 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Thursday, December 2, 2021, 12:00-5:00pm
  • Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Thursday, February 3, 2022, 12:00-5:00pm
  • Thursday, March 17, 2022, 8:00am-1:00pm
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022, 12:00-5:00pm
  • Thursday, May 5, 2022, 12:00-5:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 5:00-8:00pm

Advocates 15

  • Orientation: Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 5:30-8:00pm
  • Opening Retreat: Wednesday, September 15-Thursday, September 16, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm (including the overnight)
  • Thursday, October 14, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, November 18, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, December 9, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, February 10, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, March 17, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, April 14, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, May 12, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 1:00-4:00pm

Fellows 37

  • Orientation: Monday, September 13, 2021, 5:30-8:00pm
  • Opening Retreat: Wednesday, September 15-Thursday, September 16, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm (including the overnight)
  • Thursday, October 21, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, November 18, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, December 16, 2021, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, February 17, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, March 17, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, April 21, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Thursday, May 12, 2022, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 8:00am-12:00pm

Application Deadline

  • Monday, May 3, 2021
Applicant Information
Applicant
Applicant Contact Information
Professional Contact Information
Demographic Information

Leadership Lincoln hopes to represent a cross-section of citizens from a variety of backgrounds. Leadership Lincoln graduates bring divergent perspectives to address Lincoln’s needs. The following optional information helps us identify applicants from a cross-section of the city. 

General Information Questions
In which cohort would you like to participate?
1. Leadership Lincoln offers three different cohorts to serve adult leaders. Which one would you like to be a part of and why?
2. What does community leadership mean to you? Describe why are you seeking grow as a community leader?
3. How do you see your experience with Leadership Lincoln inspiring or equipping you to make a positive impact on your community?
4. The group experience is a vital part of Leadership Lincoln programs. What unique or diverse perspective(s) and/or experience(s) would you bring to your cohort?
5. What expectations do you have for your experience with Leadership Lincoln, if accepted into a cohort? How can we ensure your experience is as valuable as possible?
Reference

This form is to be given to an adult community member (not a relative) who can serve as a Reference. You can upload the form as a part of your application or ask your reference to submit the form separately to (info@leadershiplincoln.org).

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Tuition
  • Fellows:  $ 2,750.00
  • Executives:  $ 3,750.00-Business, $1,875.00-Nonprofit (includes a spouse/significant other’s participation)
  • Advocates:  $ 2,750.00
  • Alumni Cohort:  $1,000.00

Please indicate your plan for paying tuition should your application be accepted.

Please note that tuition is non-refundable. Payment plans are available.

Leadership Lincoln recommends all participants to personally contribute a minimum of $250.00 towards their tuition fee.

Applicant
Applicant’s Employer
Scholarships

Tuition assistance is available through a scholarship program. If an applicant is interested in scholarship support, that request must be made when his/her/their application is submitted. Scholarships will be offered to applicants at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

Advocates scholarships are generously provided by the Community Health Endowment, Acklie Charitable Foundation, and Woods Charitable Fund, Inc.

Signature
  • I understand the purposes of Leadership Lincoln’s programs and I will devote the time and energy necessary to make it a successful experience.
  • I understand that my submission of this application does not guarantee my acceptance into the program.
  • I understand that final responsibility for full payment of tuition lies with me. By signing this application, I agree to abide by all of Leadership Lincoln's policies and procedures.
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