LEDA Scholars Program (Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute)

About

The LEDA Scholars Program selects first-generation and low-income high school juniors for a completely free, five-week Aspects of Leadership Summer Institute held on the Princeton and Yale campuses, combining ethical-leadership training, academic writing, standardized-test preparation, and college guidance. Eligible applicants must be graduating public high school seniors-to-be with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and household income under $90,000, and must submit short essays and one teacher recommendation. LEDA continues to support scholars with college-access mentorship through a six-year program trajectory.

Who can apply

Grades

Grade 11

GPA

3.5 or higher

International students

Can't apply

Students attending private high schools with low or no tuition may also be eligible, and should email to confirm eligibility.

What it takes

• EssayNeeded
• Recommendation lettersNeeded
• InterviewNot needed
• PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format

In person

Where

Princeton, NJ / New Haven, CT

How competitive

Highly selective