Class of 2025 Signature Program Application

 

Thank you for your interest in LGW's Signature Program.

 

Since 1986, more than 2,000 diverse individuals representing all sectors from the Greater Washington region have been competitively selected to participate in Leadership Greater Washington's Signature Program. Upon successful completion of the Signature Program, participants gain entry to LGW's powerful network of regional leaders. For detailed information about the application and selection process visit http://lgwdc.org/signature-program.

 

Completed applications for the Class of 2025 must be received by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

 

Please note that this online application form CANNOT be saved or recovered prior to submission. We strongly suggest that you complete your answers to the essay questions as asked below in a Word document and so that you can paste them into the form when you are ready to complete the application in its entirety.

 

Program Commitment

 

The Class of 2025 will join a 10-month program that runs September 2024 to June 2025. The class meets 8:00 am – 5:00 pm on a Thursday of each month, on one Friday in January, and for two all-day overnight retreats in September 2024 and June 2025 that open and close the experience. Monthly program days typically include community site visits and meetings with regional business, government and nonprofit leaders on a wide range of topics that are important to the success of the region. The full calendar can be found at http://lgwdc.org/signature-program.

 

Full participation is integral for every member to gain full benefits of the program. As a result, participants are only allowed one full-day absence. If this participation commitment is not met, members will be asked to leave with no refund.

 

Please be prepared to be fully present during each session. Use of electronic devices is discouraged during the sessions except during designated breaks.

 

Complete Applications Include:

 

1. Completed application form below. The application's open-ended questions can be previewed below if you prefer to prepare your response in advance.

2. Send your current resume to info@lgwdc.org.

3. Two letters of recommendation, sent to info@lgwdc.org.

4. Non-refundable $250 application fee. 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 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM. You will receive an email confirming receipt of all application materials by April 19, 2024. 

 

All application materials are kept confidential.

 

Tuition & Scholarships

 

Tuition: $7,500

 

Tuition covers all expenses associated with the class year, including facilitation, program days, and overnight retreats. Class members will also receive one ticket to the 2024 Celebration of Leadership, and access to a variety of LGW member benefits. Tuition payments are due in full by June 28, 2024. Any payments received after that date will be assessed a $500 late fee.

 

Signature Program Scholarship Awards are used to provide tuition assistance to incoming class members. Scholarship support is based on an applicant's needs and the funds available. Requests for tuition assistance may be submitted toward the end of this application.

 

A request for tuition assistance does not influence the decision of the Selection Committee. Every request will receive a confidential, thorough assessment and every effort will be made to support individuals who cannot otherwise afford the tuition. LGW offers partial financial assistance; awards generally do not exceed 50% of the full tuition amount but they may go above 50% in select cases

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I have read the above and understand the commitment involved in Leadership Greater Washington's Signature Program. I affirm that all the information listed on this application is true. I understand that it is my responsibility to update Leadership Greater Washington if any of this information changes and that Leadership Greater Washington reserves the right to withdraw acceptance due to changes in information stated in this application.