Encore Program Application
This application can be saved and continued later via the button at the bottom of the application. The application is broken into several sections for ease of navigation; be sure to complete all required questions in each section. The final step in the application process is the submission of an application fee of $65 ($25 for repeat applicants).
Applications can be submitted at any time. Applications submitted between May 1 and August 31 may be placed on a waiting list to be considered for the next cohort beginning in September and/or consideration for the following cohort. Please check the option below to indicate if you would like to be considered for the cohort beginning in September.
Please consider my application for the cohort beginning in September
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How did you hear about Leadership Montgomery?
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Demographic Information
Leadership Montgomery seeks to reflect the diversity of Montgomery County. We ask for demographic information from our applicants to ensure we are being inclusive and creating a sense of belonging in our program. We acknowledge that demographic categories can feel limiting, are a social construction, and do not encompass the wide range of people’s identities. The following questions are optional and your response is anonymous.
What is your gender identity? Check any that apply.
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Professional Affiliation & Employment History
For most applicants, this is an employer. If you are retired, please indicate your last employer, position, or field with a "retired" as your job title.
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Employment History, Education, & Awards/Recognition
Employment History
List previous positions, beginning with the most recent first. Include active military duty, if applicable:
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Describe your current company/organization:
Describe your responsibilities at work:
If you upload your resume, please insert N/A to continue with application.
Education
Begin with the most recent, and include high school or equivalent, college(s), and any postgraduate studies.
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Degree Awarded
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Volunteer Activities & Community Involvement
Please list, in order of importance to you, the nonprofit, civic, professional, social, religious, athletic or other organizations in which you are or have been involved with. Note: This is an important part of the selection criteria.
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Give an example of how you used your leadership skills to effect positive change in one of these organizations.
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Open Ended Questions
List your top three personal objectives for participating in Leadership Montgomery's Encore program.
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If you have not had time the time or inclination to become actively involved in Montgomery County in the past, what has changed that now enables you to seek involvement? (Answer only if relevant; this might include a recent move to the county, a job transition, or other change in circumstance.)
What do you hope to contribute to the cohort of Encore leaders as a participant?
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What community issues are you most interested in? (select up to three)
Transportation
Education
Housing
Aging in Place
Volunteerism/Mentorship
Social Safety Net
Arts, Culture, & Humanities
Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
Public Safety
Workforce Development
Children & Youth
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Tuition and Funding
Tuition for participants accepted to Leadership Montgomery's Encore program is $950, billable upon acceptance into the program. Participants whose participation is sponsored by an employer or other organization are required to contribute 10% of the tuition ($95) as a demonstration of personal commitment. Payment plans and tuition assistance are available upon request.
Tuition Options (check all that apply)
Bill 90% of tuition to sponsoring organization (specify below) and 10% to applicant
Bill 100% of tuition to applicant
Payment plan requested (LM will follow up with payment plan options)
Tuition assistance requested (application below)
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Tuition Assistance
Tuition Assistance Form
Tuition assistance is considered separately from your application and has no influence or effect on the Selection Committee's evaluation of your application. Tuition assistance requests must be submitted at the time of application. All information will remain confidential. **PLEASE NOTE** You must download or print the form, then upload the completed form and supporting documents in PDF format using the upload functions below.
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**REMINDER** You will need to download or print the form above, then upload the completed form here.
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Statement of Commitment & Application Fee
If selected to participate in the Encore Class of 2025, I agree to secure payment or payment plan contract for the entire nonrefundable tuition of $950 by Monday, July 15th, 2024. I understand that I am required to attend each session and meet the attendance requirements as outlined in the program description, and that missing more than 8 hours could result in dismissal from the program.
Applicant's Signature
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Leadership Montgomery requires certification by submitting an electronic signature.
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To finalize your application, please pay the Encore application fee:
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Encore application fee
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65.00
$65 for first-time applicants.
Encore re-application fee
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25.00
$25 for previous applicants.
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