The institute seeks men and women of all ages from across Virginia who are actively involved in their communities and who desire to participate in the political process. Approximately 35 participants are selected each year in a competitive process involving the institute's regional boards and others. The Institute makes every effort to ensure program participants reflect the demographic and geographic make up of the state. Each class has a balance between Republicans and Democrats in addition to some participants who have other party or no party affiliations. The deadline for applying is November 15.
Application is available on-line .
Forms and additional information available upon request. Each participant incurs the transportation cost to travel to each of the monthly sessions. The Sorensen Institute is non-partisan and does not participate in political campaigns.