Newsroom Archive for 02/29, 2012
Feb 29 2012 - 5:48pm
Only five days remain before the March 5 application deadline for the 2012 College Leaders and High School Leaders programs, and we still could use your help in finding a qualified applicant or two.
Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m., is the deadline for applications to the 2012 CLP and HSLP. The caliber of this year's applicants is high and we are working to find more. You can help us find highly qualified students for both programs from all across Virginia. The interview process begins in 10 regions of Virginia on March 19 and concludes March 31. If you know any students between the ages of 16 and 24 who you think would be both interested in and would be a good candidate for one of the programs, please forward the information below to them and share it with others who could identify these students. I appreciate your help in seeking out and finding top Virginia students with a passion for leadership and public service.
Thank you for your help in passing this information along and in recruiting qualified applicants for these excellent programs. If there are students who you would like us to email more information to, please do not hesitate to send me their name and mailing address. In addition, you can recommend students from the comfort of your computer screen. Simply go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012youthreferrals and fill out the information.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at Bob.Gibson@virginia.edu or (434) 982-4998.
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The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership
2012 College and High School Leaders Programs
Application deadline Approaching March 5th!
The Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership is a non-partisan organization dedicated to improving political leadership throughout Virginia. The Sorensen Institute's High School and College Leaders Programs offer advanced, concentrated study in state and local politics, gaining hands-on training in politics, acquiring the information necessary to discuss Virginia politics and the skills to make a difference.
Students in the Sorensen Institute programs engage in substantive debate about challenges facing the Commonwealth. Students have the opportunity to learn key advocacy skills such as lobbying, fundraising, opinion writing, media and more. Students interact with Virginia's current public, private, and nonprofitleaders. Past speakers have included U.S. Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner, Governor Bob McDonnell, Governor Tim Kaine, members of the General Assembly, Congressional leaders and other policy makers from around Virginia.
The College Leaders Program will take place from May 26 - June 23, 2012 and will include up to 30 student leaders from across the state. Cost of the College Leaders Program is $2,250, which includes all room and board, and scholarships and financial aid are available. Read more at: www.sorenseninstitute.org/
The High School Leaders Program takes place from July 7 - 21, 2012 and will include up to 30 student leaders from across the state that are at least rising juniors or 16 years old by the program start date. Students will receive three undergraduate credits from the University of Virginia for their participation. The cost of the High School Leaders Program is $1,625, which includes all room, board and UVA tuition, and scholarships and financial aid are available. Read more at: www.sorenseninstitute.org/
The College and High School Leaders Programs applicant pool is evaluated to create a highly qualified and diverse class. Participants will be chosen from among all academic majors and backgrounds. Scholarships for program tuition are available and potential applicants are strongly urged to apply regardless of financial concerns.
To learn more about the programs or to apply please visit www.sorenseninstitute.
* The application deadline will be Monday, March 5th at 5:00 p.m.*
