Since 1986, LGW has competitively selected over 1,800 diverse individuals representing all sectors from the Greater Washington region to participate in its Signature Program. Upon successful completion of the Signature Program, senior-level leaders become members of LGW's powerful network of regional leaders. The deadline for receipt of the completed application for LGW's Class of 2020 is Friday, April 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Please note that this application form CANNOT be saved and recovered prior to submission. We strongly suggest that you complete your personal statements and any tuition assistance application(s) in a Word document and paste them into the form when you are ready to complete the application in its entirety. For detailed information about the application and selection process visit http://lgwdc.org/signature-program.
The 10-month program begins in September 2019 and ends in June 2020. There are two all-day overnight retreats in September 2019 and June 2020 as well as nine all-day program days from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on a Thursday of each month and one Friday in January. Program days may include community site visits and meetings with regional business, government and nonprofit leaders. The full calendar can be found at http://lgwdc.org/signature-program. All participants are only allowed a total of one full-day absence. If this commitment is not met, class members will be asked to leave with no refund. Use of electronic devices is discouraged during the sessions except during designated breaks.
1. Completed application form including personal statements and any tuition assistance application(s). The application's open-ended questions can be previewed below if you prefer to prepare your response in advance.
2. Two letters of recommendation, send to info@lgwdc.org.
3. Non-refundable $250 application fee (checks made payable to Leadership Greater Washington) or online. Upon completion of this application, you will automatically be taken to the application fee payment page.
The deadline for receipt of the completed application is Friday, April 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM and all applications are kept confidential. You will receive an email confirming receipt of all application materials by April 30, 2019.
Full Participant Tuition: $7,500
Tuition covers class year program days and overnight retreats, one ticket to the 2019 Fall Kick-Off Reception, one ticket to the 2020 Spring Awards Dinner, and access to LGW member benefits. Payment is due in full by July 30, 2019. Any payments received after that date will be assessed a $500 late fee. If you require tuition assistance, you may apply for it toward the end of this application.
Signature Program Scholarship Awards are based on an applicant's needs and the funds available. Every request will receive a confidential, thorough assessment and every effort will be made to be supportive of individuals who cannot otherwise afford the tuition. LGW offers partial financial assistance; awards generally do not exceed 50% of the full tuition amount. A request for tuition assistance does not influence the decision of the Selection Committee.