Who Should Apply

Each year, Leadership Seacoast strives to recruit a diverse group of existing and aspiring community leaders from all sectors of the region. The greater the variety of experience, skills, professions, ages, interests and geographical perspectives, the richer the experience for all participants.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to deepen your understanding of the region, a young professional looking to build your network and explore the issues and resources available on the Seacoast, or a mid-career professional hoping to re-energize your work and your involvement in your community, you should consider applying to Leadership Seacoast.

Selection Process

All applications are reviewed by the Leadership Seacoast Selection Committee. Participants will be chosen from among all applicants based on merit by the committee, with consideration for each applicant’s enthusiasm, community involvement, and vision for the Seacoast. Selection for participation in the Leadership Seacoast program is made without consideration of race, religion, national origin, gender or socioeconomic status. Since class size is limited, interested individuals who have not been selected the first time, are encouraged to apply again. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than mid-December.

Application & Admission to Program

The success of Leadership Seacoast depends on attendance by its participants. Therefore, attendance at each session is expected, and attendance at the opening and closing retreats is mandatory. As a condition of acceptance into the program, participants are asked to clear their calendars to allow for attendance at each session. To receive a Certificate of Graduation, you must have no more than two excused absences.  The opening retreat and last program day are mandatory in order to graduate from the program.

In addition to class time, experiential assignments are given which directly relate to the program focus of the class day. Traditionally, each participant is assigned to a team with which they work throughout the program on special out-of-class exercises. Because time is limited, these exercises are designed to enhance the educational component of each program day and prepare participants for a rewarding experience.

Application Procedure

Please download the application and return the completed form to the Executive Director. A $30 non-refundable processing fee is required with all applications.

Applications for the program year must be received NO LATER THAN December 1.

Electronic submission via email to director@leadershipseacoast.org is preferred, your application can also be mailed to Leadership Seacoast, PO Box 0131, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0131. Please include payment with your application.

Pay $30 application fee here:

Selection Process

All applications are reviewed by the Leadership Seacoast Selection Committee. Participants will be chosen from among all applicants on a merit basis by the committee, with consideration for each applicant’s enthusiasm, community involvement, and vision for the Seacoast. Applicants will be notified of their status no later than mid-December. Selection for participation in the Leadership Seacoast program is made without consideration of race, religion, national origin, gender or socioeconomic status. Since class size is limited, interested individuals who have not been selected the first time, are encouraged to apply again.

Tuition

Tuition is $1200. Accepted individuals may NOT participate in the program if tuition has not been received by the first program day. Exceptions are given only at the discretion of the Executive Director. Tuition can be in the form of a check made out to Leadership Seacoast, or can be paid through Paypal.

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Financial Aid

If you anticipate that you will require financial assistance, please complete the scholarship request form and submit it to the Executive Director via email to director@leadershipseacoast.org no later than December 3.