READ THE PROGRAM DETAILS BELOW THOROUGHLY BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.

 

Please note: No previous leadership or volunteer experience is required to apply, and you DO NOT have to be nominated to apply. The questions herein are intended to help us assess how best to manage and customize the learning experience for our participants. We strive to have well-rounded classes that balance emerging leaders with experienced leaders. A lack of formal leadership training, education, volunteer service, or experience does not mean that you will not be accepted and should not deter individuals from applying.

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Individuals selected to be part of the Institute will be notified of their acceptance via email on or before September 15, 2025.

 

Waco Foundation underwrites the $1,500 tuition for each participant, therefore there is no direct cost for our selected participants. Due to this, applicants are asked to commit to all training dates (to the best of their knowledge at the time of application) when applying. Up to three excused absences are permitted during the term but will require make-up sessions to meet the 40 hour requirement necessary to receive a certificate of completion for the Institute.

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Participants are required to attend the session they are accepted to (preferences are accommodated when possible). Morning sessions are held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and evening sessions are held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All sessions have been condensed from 8-hour to 4-hour sessions to accommodate participants' schedules better, in turn, each session is material intensive. 

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The application is open from July 1, 2025 through September 1, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

 

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Below are the scheduled events and dates of training for your reference:

 

Class Schedule (on Tuesdays)

October 28, 2025

November 11, 2025

December 2, 2025

December 16, 2025

January 13, 2026

January 27, 2026

February 10, 2026

February 24, 2026

March 10, 2026

March 24, 2026

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Class Location

Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative

100 Research Pkwy, Waco, TX 76704

 

Additional Events

Class Kickoff Social - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Class Orientation - Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Graduation Reception​​​ - Tuesday, March 31, 2026