NATIONAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Application Form

              ONLINE APPLICATION FOR THE 2013 N.E.W. (NATIONAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN S) LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2013
Selection Criteria: N.E.W. Leadership selects students with the intent of creating a class of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and experiences. Five primary criteria guide the competitive selection process:
1. Individual leadership potential;
2. Maturity, ability to deal with challenges, and capacity to reflect on one s own per
3. Special interests, unique characteristics and/or diverse experiences which contribute to the N.E.W. Leadership learning goals;
4. Interest in politics, public service, or public policy; and
5. Commitment to participate fully in the N.E.W. Leadership institute. To be considered for the institute, you must submit: 1) the completed application, 2) a one-page summary of background experiences, 3) three essays [ Download essay questions], and 4)) two letters of recommendation. Instructions for completing these requirements are included in the application and at the end of this page. <More instructions for completing the application>
Full name:
Primary email address:
Alternative email:
Birth date:
Address during school year:
Address during school year valid from (enter beginning and ending dates):
Phone during school year:Cell phone:
Permanent address (if different from above):
Hometown media outlet:
Hometown:
Preferred address for future mailings: Campus Permanent
University/College in which you are enrolled:
Please indicate your major: Education
Other:
Minor:
College year: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Grade Point Average:
Political Party Affiliation:
Have you ever been or are you currently active in the Girl Scouts? Yes No
Have you ever been or are you currently a member of the United States Military? Yes No
Are you a student athlete? Yes No
Please indicate which group best describes you? (This information is voluntary, check as many as apply): Black (non-Hispanic)Hispanic/Latino Asian and Pacific Islanders American Indian and Alaskan Native Caucasian
Reference #1. Please list name, address (Department or Other), phone number & email:
Reference #2. Please list name, address (Department or Other), phone number & email:
Please tell us how you learned about N.E.W. Leadership:
Background Experiences:
Attach three essays in one document (download questions):
I understand that it is my responsibility to deliver the recommendation forms (downloadable from this page) to the persons listed as references, who then need to return the completed form and their letter directly to the Carl Albert Center. All recommendations will be confidential. Yes, I understand
COMMITMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I AGREE I DISAGREE Submit Form
After submitting this form, you will see all of the information submitted on the confirmation page. You will also receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation, contact our office at 405-325-6372 for assistance. Download essay questions Recommendation letter form Important Reminder: In order to be considered for admission to the N.E.W. Leadership program, all required materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2013. These materials include: 1) completed application, 2) one-page summary of background experiences, 3) three essays, and 4) two letters of recommendation. Remember that the more information you provide about yourself, the better able we are to evaluate your application. Submit your application online using this form or you can mail, fax, email, or deliver your completed file to: N.E.W. Leadership Carl Albert Center University of Oklahoma 630 Parrington Oval, Room 101 Norman, OK 73019-4031 Fax: (405) 325-6419 Lauren Schueler, Assistant Director, N.E.W. Leadership Women's Leadership Initiative 405-325-4934 lschueler@ou.edu If you email the application materials, be sure to use as the subject line:  NEW Leadership Appli The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012. For more information or for accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact: Lauren Schueler Assistant Director, N.E.W. Leadership Women s Leadership Initiative 405-325-4934 lschueler@ou.edu
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