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Servant Leadership Application Requirements
Each year, high school seniors have the opportunity to apply for a stipend in the Servant Leadership Program.  A limited number of stipends are awarded to qualifying students through a competitive selection process.

We are looking for students who have:

        - Current or previous leadership positions
        - Academic ability
        - Service to the community
        - Extracurricular activities
        - Commitment to developing self and others

Visit the How to Apply section for instructions on completing and submitting an application for the program.

Servant Leadership Program Requirements
Participants in the program take a seminar for academic credit each semester of their college career and participate in community service and mentoring. A limited number of stipends are awarded to qualifying students through a competitive selection process.  Stipend recipients are expected to meet the following requirements each semester.

        - Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA
        - Complete 4-6 hours of community service per week
        - Participate in mentoring an at-risk child for one hour per week
        - Participate in peer mentoring and dialogue partner programs as assigned
        - Attend reflections and retreats

Associate Program Requirements
For students who are interested in servant leadership but either missed the deadline to apply for a stipend or are not able to commit to the requirements of the full program, the Associate Program provides many of the same opportunities with reduced requirements.

Associate members are expected to:

        - Complete 20 hours of community service per semester
        - Take LEAD 1705, which satisfies Area B of the core curriculum
        - Participate each semester in a Servant Leadership seminar or workshop
        - Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
        - Display qualities of high character

Visit the How to Apply section for instructions on completing an Associate application.