Attend LeaderShape!
Named by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation as an "exemplary program," The LeaderShape Institute is an intensive, energizing, six-day educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders. Each session of The LeaderShape Institute is comprised of approximately 60-70 students — ages 17-25 — from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
The Institute's curriculum is presented by a group of facilitators who are all highly respected in their own professions and serve as excellent role models for the students.
The national sessions of The LeaderShape Institute are hosted at the Robert Allerton Park and Conference Center near
Dates for the 2008 national sessions of The LeaderShape Institute are:
If you are interested in attending LeaderShape, we have 2 $500 scholarships that we will award. Email Corey at crs@email.arizona.edu if you are interested.
A two-week short course offered through AustraLearn, the leading program operator of study abroad programs in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. This course, now in its 3rd year, has proven to be very popular and enriching to the many U.S. and Canadian students who have participated in it.
Highlights
This leadership development short course takes place on the North Island of New Zealand, combining facilitated discussions with key New Zealand business and cultural leaders, guest speakers, group activities, a 5-day outdoor recreation program, visits to New Zealand cultural and heritage sites, a service learning project, exposure to the Maori culture of New Zealand, and some free time for students to explore Auckland and Wellington.
Quick Facts
Dates: June 10-26, 2008
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008
Duration: 2 weeks (students can elect to extend their stay in New Zealand for personal travel, or can add-on this program to a semester abroad program through AustraLearn at a New Zealand or Australian university)
Course Credit: A certificate (not a transcript) will be issued from AustraLearn for completion of the course. Students should check with their home university about the possibility of credit issuance, and if they can use home institution financial aid or not.
Application Fee: $20
Cost: $2,500 all-inclusive except for international airfare. Fee includes in-country transport through the North Island of New Zealand, accommodation, most meals, excursions and field trips.
Entry Requirements: Minimum 2.5 GPA. Open to students in any major, sophomore level and higher preferred. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students. A previous leadership background is not required.
To Learn More
To find out more about this program and to apply, visit: http://www.australearn.org/leadership