Application for Admission Now Selecting the 2020 Cohort Application for Admission Mission The Leadership Fellows program is designed to advance and support students’ understanding and demonstration of servant leadership within the Eastern community and the global community at The program aims to prepare students for purposeful cultural integration as productive innovators and transformative leaders; addressing current societal problems and influencing the world through a thoughtful commitment to Christian character, Christian service, and behavioral integrity. Fellowship Objectives Through dedicated classroom learning, practical hands-on leadership experience, and intentional mentoring, students learn how to: Inspire others in their pursuit of the common good as living models of leadership Understand and discern effective uses of strategic leadership methods from a biblical perspective Effectively lead and share vision in an organization Identify their leadership strengths and styles Strengthen their effectiveness as leaders Lead with behavioral integrity Core Commitments Leadership Development Faith Formation Philanthropic Creativity Admissions Criteria Leadership awards are available for up to 40 entering students per year. Applicants
will be considered based on: leadership experience, Christian commitment, and academic achievement. An interview will be requested. Students with all areas of previous (formal and informal) student leadership experience are welcome to apply, including student government, athletics, clubs, service organizations, arts, media, and church groups. A minimum GPA of 3.3* is required for admission. SAT or ACT scores must be reported, and may be considered in the admissions process, but no minimum is required. Program Requirements Courses: INST100: Introduction to Leadership (2 credits) INST300: Leadership Practicum (1 credit) INST400: Leadership Capstone Project (1 credit) 6 Credits of leadership electives (TBA) First Year: Attend LFP Orientation (FA – before start of school) Attend Required Group (FA) Participate in an EU club or organization Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA Subsequent Serve in an approved leadership capacity either 2nd or 3rd year Attend LFP Orientation (as requested) Attend Leadership Conferences (as requested) Serve as a program mentor (as requested) Attend LFP Events, Forums, & Retreats (as required) Maintain community standards of behavior Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of: 3.1 (2nd yr.), 3.175 (3rd yr.), 3.25 (graduation) Financial Award $2,000* per year for a maximum of four years *Students receiving an LFP Grant can add it to their highest academic award, but the total package can never exceed the total of your EU yearly “tuition” Leadership Fellows Application for Admission How to Apply Please provide the information requested below thoroughly and completely. Your application to the Leadership Fellows Program means that if accepted, you agree that your academic and disciplinary records are approved for release to the program director. When you are finished, submit your Application & Essays via email to LFP@EASTERN.EDU subject: LFP APPLY Your Information Full Name Home Address City State Zip Code Home phone Cell phone E-mail Address
Admissions (office use only): _____________________________________________________________ Note from the Director: Thank you for your interest in the Leadership Fellows Program, beyond the scholarship I believe that the program offers an array of intrinsic value to a student’s educational experience, spiritual growth, and character development. If you have any questions about the program or application please do not hesitate to contact your admissions counselor or contact me at: LFP@eastern.edu When filling out the essay questions (see criteria above) copy and paste each short essay in the following fields provided below. In the rare case you are not able to paste your essays, please attach them in the same email as you attach your application but having the entire application in one document is preferred. Once you submit your application please remember to have your reference send in their reference letter. The turnaround for this process is an average of 20 days from when the application is received, yet depending on the influx of applications at a particular time it could be more or less time. You will be contacted via email or phone about our decision: a) selected for an in-person/skype interview, b) placed on the waitlist with an estimated decision date and instructions, or c) not selected. Thank you for considering the Leadership Fellows Program at Eastern University – the selection committee looks forward to getting to know you. We will pray that God directs you where He wants you in your college selection process and that with wisdom and discernment we will select a wonderful group of leaders for the 2020 cohort. Blessings, Nathaniel Stutzman, M.Ed., M.A.C., DSL Leadership Fellows Program LeadershipFellows.org / @eu_LFP