Leadership North Carolina is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

Program Format
The program has six, two-day monthly Sessions held between October and May. The Sessions are held in six different cities across the State.  The application period for the 2008-09 program year will open in May 2008.

Participants
Open to all citizens of the State, LNC seeks a class of approximately 50 leaders who represent the various geographic regions and communities of the State from the public, private and non-profit sectors.  Special effort is made to ensure diversity among class members (race, gender, geography, occupation, stage of career, etc.).  The Program is not geared toward any particular age range - classes typically consist of persons in their 20's through retirement.

Selection
Characteristics of a successful applicant include: commitment, motivation, and interest to serve the State; demonstrated voluntary leadership in community affairs; desire and willingness to seek key volunteer and/or appointed leadership roles; an occupational commitment to remain in the State; and long-term commitment to play a personal role in helping to shape North Carolina's future.

Participant Expectations
Participants must have the full support of their employer.  Attendance at each session is expected; those who fail to fulfill the attendance requirements are asked to withdraw.  Attendance at the full Orientation Retreat is mandatory; the remaining five Sessions each consist of 5 "segments" (morning and afternoon of both program days, plus the main class dinner) for a total of 30 segments during the year.  Participants missing more than six segments are withdrawn from the program - there are no excused absences.  Once a participant has accepted an offer of admission to the Program and paid tuition, there are no refunds for any reason.

Tuition
Tuition for the 2008-09 Class will be $3,900 (this is less than half of what it would be without generous corporate, foundation, and individual support.)  Tuition is due upon notification that you have been accepted into the program, and must be paid in full at least one month prior to the Orientation Session to avoid cancellation.  Most meals are included (breakfasts are continental), but participants are responsible for travel and lodging costs (out-of-town participants are encouraged to stay in the "base" hotel selected by Leadership North Carolina for each Session - this is required for the Orientation Session).

Scholarships
Scholarship funds are available to provide partial, need-based scholarships to candidates who expect to bear some or all of the program costs personally.  No full scholarships are offered.  Instructions on requesting a Scholarship Application Form can be found in the Application Info section of this site during the active Application Period each year.

Program Graduates
Graduates join a powerful alumni base, with continuing opportunities for networking, exposure, and service.

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