LEADS Application

Application information for 2024-2025

• Rising senior, junior, and sophomore students from all majors are encouraged to apply unless you have previously participated in the LEADS program.
• This is a competitive application process; a maximum of 20 students will fill the cohort.
• The deadline to apply is May 1, 2024.
• Selected students will be notified via email.
• All expenses for participation in the program will be paid by the Berry Career Institute.

Name of student applicant: *

Anticipated Cornell graduation year: *

Student's (anticipated) major and minor fields of study (example: politics major, civic engagement minor): *

Please let us know what other activities (sports, clubs, etc.) you will be involved with next year so we are aware of potential scheduling conflicts: *

Please enter a detailed personal statement discussing why you want to participate in Cornell LEADS and how participation in LEADS will be beneficial to your academic and career plans. The personal statement should be no more than 500 words: *

* Required Field

By submitting my application I acknowledge that selection for Cornell LEADS is competitive and not all students will be selected. If selected, I agree to read all assigned materials, attend all meetings, and participate fully in all activities related to this group.