Those chosen to participate in Leadership South Carolina represent businesses, nonprofit organizations, government, and community volunteers willing to commit their time and talents to meeting the changing challenges and opportunities facing our state.
Please complete this application carefully.
While we accept applications year-round, applications for the next class MUST be received before MAY 15th to be considered. Early applications will be considered first.
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Tuition for LSC is $3,750 which includes all conference materials, scheduled group meals, and double-occupancy lodging. If you do not want to share a room, single rooms can be arranged (on a space-available basis) for an additional fee.
* Have you participated in other leadership programs?
* How long have you lived in SC?
The following questions will help ensure the diversity of the class.
Please list, in order of importance to you, five civic, professional, business, social, athletic, or other organizations of which you are, or have been, a member.
Tuition for LSC is $3,750 which includes all conference materials, scheduled group meals, and double-occupancy lodging. If you do not want to share a room, single rooms can be arranged (on a space-available basis) for an additional fee. Participants are responsible for ensuring full payment of their tuition. If you are requesting financial assistance from your employer, discuss this with your employer prior to applying. LSC offers several partial scholarships, distributed on need. Applications for financial aid are considered separately and will not affect selection.
Will you require financial assistance from LSC in order to participate?
* Why have you applied for admission to Leadership South Carolina? What do you bring to the program? What do you hope to gain?
* What issue have you been involved in that illustrates your commitment to being a trustee of your community?
* Describe the problem confronting South Carolina that is of greatest concern to you and how it should be approached. What role have you played or do you intend to play in solving this problem?
I understand the purpose of the Leadership South Carolina program, and, if I am selected, will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program. I understand that, even though emergencies arise, the orientation session is mandatory and any participant missing this session will be removed from the class. I also understand that any participant missing more than one other session will not graduate. I understand that there are no exceptions to this policy. I understand that if I withdraw from the program for any reason, no portion of my tuition will be refunded. I further understand that Leadership South Carolina extends beyond the nine-month program into a lifetime of opportunity for positive involvement in the future of our state. I understand that I represent my organization as well as Leadership SC, and therefore will conduct myself accordingly with respect to others. Conduct unbecoming to our program will result in immediate expulsion without tuition reimbursement.
The information included in this application is an accurate representation of my background and experience.
My employer is aware of my application to Leadership South Carolina and will allow and/or support my participation if I am selected.