Applying to NEW Leadership™ Texas

Applications are now open. Click here for the online application.

Click here for the Letter of Recommendation Form

Application Deadline: April 18, 2021.

Who should apply?

* Undergraduate women enrolled in any Texas college or university for 2020-2021, or are graduating in May 2021;
* Texas residents attending out-of-state schools;
* All majors are welcome;
* Women of color and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria: 

NEW Leadership™ Texas selects students with the intent of creating a class of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and experiences. 

Five primary criteria guide the competitive selection process:

• Individual leadership potential;
• Maturity, ability to deal with challenges, and capacity to reflect on one’s own personal strengths and weaknesses;
• Special interests, unique characteristics and/or diverse experiences which contribute to the NEW Leadership™ Texas learning goals;
• Interest in politics, public service, or public policy; and
• Commitment to participate fully in the NEW Leadership™ Texas institute.

Student Commitment
NEW Leadership™ Texas participants are expected to attend all summer institute sessions.