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Leadership Scholars

Leadership Scholars are global citizens with a broad outlook and a sense of responsibility for the world’s future. These students will learn to work collaboratively, think strategically and critically, and deepen their managerial skills, ultimately empowering them to achieve positions of influence in nonprofit management, the business sector, education, or communal work, becoming the next generation of Jewish leaders.

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Program Director:
Dr. Erica Brown

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Contact: mordechai.schiffman@yu.edu

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OVERVIEW

Students will participate in seminars, activities and cohort-based programming. Leadership Scholars will benefit from guest lectures and personal mentorship. The program highlights leadership as a discipline intellectually and offers practical training for students taking leadership roles on campus and in their future professions.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Students must apply and be accepted to Yeshiva University Honors
  • Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the Jewish and wider community through activism, volunteerism, justice initiatives and chesed-based work
  • Candidates will be asked to respond to the following question prompts:
    • Please list and discuss the leadership roles you have held in your school, community, and volunteer activities (note the number of hours per week of each activity).
    • Please list scholarships, prizes or awards you have received both in and out of school.
    • Finish the following sentences (choose 2)
      • The leadership skill I wish I had is...
      • I would describe my time management as...
      • A proud leadership moment for me was...

BENEFITS

Leadership Scholars will participate in enrichment experiences including:

  • Seminars and reading groups focused on public speaking and communication, conflict management, strategic planning and other leadership tools
  • Mentoring relationships with business and communal leaders
  • Small group seminars with visiting dignitaries and community leaders
  • International & domestic travel experiences
  • Opportunities to work closely with faculty on cohort-related projects
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