Emerging Leaders Application

Thank you for your interest in the Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program! The application is open now until February 1, 2025. Paper copies will not be processed.

The application requires applicants to submit a resume highlighting their high school leadership and involvement and answer essay questions.  No references will be required during this portion of the application process.

Please include the following sections in the resume portion of the application:

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  • Full name (first and last)
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Location (city and state)
• Objective Statement
• Education
  • High School
  • Expected graduation month and year
  • GPA
  • Academic honors and awards
• Extracurricular Activities
  • Organization name(s)
  • Your position
  • Duration of your involvement
  • Description of duties and accomplishments
• Work Experience (e.g., part-time jobs and internships - if applicable)
• Community Service (e.g., volunteer work and service projects)
  
  • Organization name(s)
  • Duration of your involvement
  • Description of duties and accomplishments
• Skills
  • Hard skills (proficiency in specific software)
  • Soft skills (e.g., leadership, time management)

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 901.678.8679 or studentinvolvement@memphis.edu.