LEDA empowers a community of exceptional young leaders from under-resourced backgrounds by supporting their higher education and professional success in order to create a more inclusive and equitable country.

LEDA empowers a community of exceptional young leaders from under-resourced backgrounds by supporting their higher education and professional success in order to create a more inclusive and equitable country.

Who Should Apply:

1. Currently enrolled as a junior (11th grade student) in a public high school

2. U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status

3. Unweighted GPA of at least 3.6 and taking advanced courses available (Honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, etc.)

4. Annual household income of $90,000 or less

5. Involved in the community and/or school

6. Desire to be a leader

The Application Process

The application process consists of three rounds. The deadline for this round is December 11th at 11:59 PM PST. After each round, an applicant’s submitted material will be evaluated by LEDA staff and a decision will be made as to whether or not the applicant will advance to the next round. Applicants must successfully complete each round (Part I, Part II, and an interview) to be admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program. LEDA’s review process is holistic, which means that all parts of an application will be considered before making a decision.