How to apply

How to apply: 

Eligibility Requirements: 

To be Eligible, you must be:

• A United States Citizen or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence;
• A current full-time undergraduate student;
• MUST be able to attend the mandatory bi-weekly meetings 

as well as meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Self-identify as Black or African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, American Indian and/or Alaska Native;
• Face challenging family, social, economic, educational, cultural or other life circumstances (Pell Grant Eligible);
• First Generation College Student

The 2025/2026 LEAP Cohort Applications are now open! Apply here. 

The deadline is Friday December 6, 2024. 

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