Presidential Leaders Fellowship

The Presidential Leaders Fellowship (PLF) challenges students to think differently about leadership. In this program, professors guide students toward becoming not only effective leaders, but also effective team members. Through lectures and real-world applications, students will be equipped to lead by tackling interesting, complex social problems and designing and articulating solutions. In this program, students will meet friends, build connections with future leaders and teammates with the goal of making a positive and impactful difference for themselves and the community. PLF comprises the following elements:

• Summer and winter readings
• Orientation
• Seminars: PLF 1711 Presidential Leaders Fellowship I  and PLF 1721 Presidential Leaders Fellowship II  

Eligibility for PLF

PLF is open to incoming freshman and sophomore transfer students. Grade-point-average and test scores are not considered during the selection process.

PLF Application Requirements

• Submit a completed application for admission to The University of Tulsa by Jan. 15.
• Submit the online Special Programs Application, with short essays, by Jan. 15.*
• Visit campus by March 1.*

*Presidential Scholarship applicants will be automatically considered for the Presidential Leaders Fellowship and do not have to submit a separate application beyond what is required for Presidential Scholarship application.

College Philanthropy Initiative

Additionally, Fellows are eligible to apply for the College Philanthropy Initiative (CPI), an additional year in which a smaller cohort of students implements a social enterprise. The business model for this enterprise will have been designed by Fellows during the Presidential Leaders Fellowship experience. CPI comprises the following courses:

• PLF 2811 College Philanthropy Initiative I  and PLF 2821 College Philanthropy Initiative II  

Eligibility for CPI

Students who have successfully completed PLF 1711  and PLF 1721  are encouraged to apply. Grade-point-average and test scores are not considered during the selection process.

CPI Application Requirements

• Submit the completed CPI application online.

PLF Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Presidential Leaders Fellowship will be able to:

1. Examine multiple attribute of impactful leaders and levels of leadership.
2. Consider multiple attributes of effective teams including team formation and dynamics.
3. Work collaboratively and purposefully within various teams.
4. Communicate confidently and persuasively with other leaders and team members.
5. Identify personal values, purpose and mission to guide ongoing personal and professional development.