Leadership Scholars
The Leadership Scholars are current Marymount Manhattan sophomores, juniors, and seniors who wish to take their leadership skills and abilities to the next level.
- What the Leadership Scholars program is
- Benefits and rewards to participating
- Expected time commitment
- Information on how to apply
What are Leadership Scholars?
The Leadership Scholars program is designed to elevate each individual’s understanding of their own leadership capabilities and take those to the next level. Over the course of twelve weeks, participants will attend bi-weekly workshops that enhance their own awareness of who they are as a leader and their impact on those around them.
Why do it?
Scholars will leave the program as more well-rounded student leaders with a cohort of supportive peers and mentors who are committed to leadership education through personal exploration. Additionally, all selected Scholars will be awarded a non-renewable Theresa Lang Endowed Scholarship for approximately $1,000 (amount may vary based on available funds) for the Spring 2022 semester.
What is the time commitment?
The program is structured with two separate, yet interconnected, components: bi-weekly leadership workshops and additional enrichment opportunities to foster your continued self-reflection, development, and growth.
1) Bi-weekly Leadership Workshops
The workshops last approximately one hour every other week, beginning the second week of the semester and ending the final week of April. Attendance at all workshops is required.
The workshops will be from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST on Wednesdays. Scheduled topics are:
| Wednesday, February 1 | Introduction to the Program |
| Wednesday, February 15 | Identities and Intersectionality as a Part of Leadership |
| Wednesday, March 1 | Listening and Understanding Others Through Empathy |
| Wednesday, March 15 | Transformative Growth and the Ability to Take Risks |
| Wednesday, March 29 | Giving and Receiving Difficult Feedback |
| Wednesday, April 12 | Wrap-up and Debrief |
*schedule of topics is subject to change
2) Enrichment Opportunities
On the weeks when the Leadership Workshops do not meet, Leadership Scholars will be provided a schedule of enrichment opportunities to attend. These EO events are identified as programs/ events that will enhance your participation in the Leadership Scholars Workshops and will support your broadening knowledge and personal growth. Participants will be required to attend at least three of these EOs by the end of the Leadership Scholars program.
How to Apply
To apply to be a Leadership Scholar, the following requirements must be met:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at Marymount Manhattan College
- Must hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Must be a current sophomore, junior, or senior
- Must show evidence of progressive leadership experience through academic, extra-curricular, athletic, or community-based involvement
The application for the Spring 2024 Leadership Scholars cohort will open Fall 2023.
Questions?
Please direct all questions to Madeline Kling Thees, Assistant Director for Leadership and Involvement at mkling@mmm.edu.