2026-2027 JLC Program Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE
All parts of the application and appropriate signatures are due by May 4, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The application guidelines are to be reviewed before completing your application form. Participants must be able to meet the participation requirements below. Note the session dates and ensure no scheduling conflicts before completing your application for the program.

ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
The program is open to Juniors during the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must have the following qualifications:

Must be enrolled as a High School Junior in the Fall of 2026.
Passionate for serving school and community in leadership positions for the greater good.
Commitment to attend 100% of program sessions and be an active participant, as stated in the participation requirements below.
Be responsible for missing one day of school per month from October through April and making up academic responsibilities.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
Every participant of the Junior Leadership Cumberland (JLC) Program is expected to complete the following requirements:

Attend the MANDATORY retreat in its entirety. Parents are requested for the first hour. The retreat will be held on a Sunday in September 2026 from 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL six program sessions. NOTE: Please review the dates below in the application.
Participate in the Class Community Service Project.
Attendance at graduation (April 2027 from 8:00 am - 9:30 am) is a requirement of the program.
Applicants are responsible for transportation to and from all sessions and JLC events.
Participants are required to complete the homework between sessions.

SELECTION PROCESS
All applications are reviewed by the JLC Committee. The committee will notify applicants in late May of their status.

COST
The value of the program is over $500 per student. However, due to the generosity of individuals, local businesses, and service organizations, the actual cost per student is $300, which is billed upon acceptance into the program.

Scholarships are available based on financial need.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Read the application guidelines.
Please be sure to fill out & sign the application electronically below.
Have a Teacher, Coach, or School Advisor/Administrator fill out the School Reference Form.
All parts of the application with appropriate signatures are due by May 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Questions or concerns can be directed to your school counselor/advisor or emailed to jlc@leadershipcumberland.org

First and Last Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Name of School:

Will you be a Junior as of September 1, 2026?

Home Address:

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Email:

Cell Phone:

Parent Name:

Parent Email:

Parent Cell Phone:

Application Essay Questions

1. List your current or past involvement, while in high school, with activities. This can include school, community, or work experience.

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2. What is leadership? Do you consider yourself a leader? Why or why not.

3. Describe a challenge in your life, how you overcame or are overcoming it, and what you learned from it.

4. Describe a time you made an impact in your community.

5. If you could change anything in your community, what would it be, how would you change it, and why?

6. What do you hope to gain from your participation in JLC? And why is that important?

Every participant in Junior Leadership Cumberland is expected to complete the following requirements:

Attend the mandatory orientation retreat, along with a parent, on a Sunday in September 2026 from 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Attend and participate in ALL full-day program sessions. Session days are held on Wednesdays and meet from 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
- Class Dates: 10/7/26, 11/4/26, 12/2/26, 2/3/27, 3/3/27, & 4/7/27 (5/5/27 *Snow Make-Up Day)
Participation in the Class Community Service Project.
Provide your own transportation to and from sessions and events.
Attend Graduation in April of 2027.