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How to Apply for Leadership Louisville
When to apply
Applications for the Leadership Louisville Class of 2012 (beginning in August 2011) open Tuesday, March 1, 2011. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22 at midnight.
Important tips for preparing your application
The Leadership Louisville Application consists of several components. Applications are not considered complete until we receive the following items:
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Three recommendations. Please instruct those submitting recommendations on your behalf to use our Online Recommendation Form. Ideally, the three recommendations should provide an overall picture of you - representing your professional life, your community service and your character. References may also submit written letters of recommendation addressed to:
Leadership Louisville Selection Committtee
Leadership Louisville Center
732 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY 40202
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A completed online application. Once your application is begun online, it must be completed in one session. The application process automatically times out after 60 minutes. Only online applications will be accepted. If you encounter any problem with the online application, please contact us at (502) 561-0458 or email if after business hours.
Information you'll need for the online application:
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Contact information
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Prior Leadership Louisville Center program participation (e.g., Focus Louisville, Ignite Louisville, etc.)
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Years in Louisville
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Employment history (employer names, position titles and dates of employment for your last three employers)
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Education background (institution names, degrees earned and dates of enrollment for up to three schools)
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Community service participation (organization names, roles and dates of involvement for up to five organizations)
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Names of persons who will submit your recommendations (names, titles and company names)
Essay questions:
Prepare your answers to the three essay questions in advance. You may compose your responses in Word or another word processor and copy and paste your responses into the online application.
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What do you consider to be your most important community service accomplishment to date?
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What do you hope to gain from your participation in Leadership Louisville, and how would you plan to utilize this experience?
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Participation in the Leadership Louisville program requires a commitment from you to attend each monthly session, including the mandatory overnight retreat in August. This level of commitment may require support from your employer, family or other obligations. The program is only successful when participants are committed to its completion. How are you prepared to ensure your commitment to this program? (See Program Calendar for program day dates.)
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A photograph suitable for print and online use. Please crop photos to a headshot. For print use, the image must be 200-300 ppi. Photos may be uploaded through the online application. The image you upload MUST be a JPEG file. The maximum uploadable file size is 200K. If you do not upload your photo with your application, please email it to Sara Baumgarten .
No other documents will be considered.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available based on need. The scholarship application is part of the Online Application. Be prepared to state the amount of scholarship requested and the reason you need a scholarship. Please note that the Leadership Louisville Center does not award full scholarships.
Scholarship requests are considered only after the class selection process is complete and will in no way impact consideration of your Leadership Louisville application.
Notice of selection
Applicants will be notified of the selection decisions in June.
Questions
For questions about the program or for additional information, please contact Jennifer Stevens at (502) 561-5231. |
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