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The Southern LEAD Scholarship

Are you looking forward to leading your life with purpose?  Georgia Southern University and the Office of Student Leadership want to help provide you with opportunities to emerge as a leader in college and   in life.

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The Southern LEAD Scholarship is one way we reward incoming students for their leadership experience prior to coming to Georgia Southern and for their potential for leadership when they arrive on campus.  Georgia Southern provides an environment where you’ll learn, grow, and develop as a leader.  Getting involved in leadership opportunities at Southern will help you become prepared to lead in your career and in the community.

LEAD Scholarship Information

The Southern LEAD Scholarship was established in 1999 and awards a $1,000 one-time award to 40 incoming students.   LEAD scholarships are awarded to 40 students who meet the listed criteria, have experience in leadership and volunteerism, and have enthusiasm to become University leaders.

LEAD Scholarship Criteria
  • A minimum 3.0 GPA
  • A minimum 1100 SAT (24 ACT)
  • Outstanding leadership in high school
  • Leadership and involvement in the community through volunteer activities

All LEAD Scholar applicants who meet the criteria will be reviewed, and some candidates will be invited to participate in a leadership conference on March 7, 2009.  During this conference, students will be able to participate in interactive workshops to enhance their leadership skills, hear a motivating keynote speaker, and interview for the Southern LEAD Scholarship.  Invited participants will receive more information in mid-February.

Students who are awarded the Southern LEAD Scholarship will:

  • Meet each semester with a staff member from the Office of Student Leadership to discuss a personal leadership plan for Georgia Southern University.
  • Enroll in the Eagle Leadership EDGE program or the 3 credit hour Principles of Leadership course in the Fall or Spring of their first year on campus.
  • Have many opportunities to explore leadership and participate in programs to expand leadership skills
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Applying for the Southern LEAD Scholarship:

  • Complete the general scholarship application for Georgia Southern University through the Office of Admissions. http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/scholarships.
  • Thoroughly complete the application, listing all information about your leadership experience, initiatives, recognition, and any additional information that would be helpful for the selection committee.  Make sure you include detailed listings of your involvement.
  • Answer the LEAD Scholarship essay question on the application
  • Complete the Scholarship Application by February 1

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