Lazarus Leadership Fellows Program Application

Tell us about yourself

Answer the following questions honestly and completely.
ACADEMIC: List your five favorite high school courses in order of their importance to you and briefly tell us why each is important to you. Indicate level (e.g., Honors; AP; IB.) *

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EXTRACURRICULAR: List your extracurricular activities and any leadership positions you have held (include approximate end and start dates). Please list in order of importance to you and explain why. If you do not participate in any extracurricular activities, write "none."*

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VOLUNTEER: List community service and volunteer activities and any leadership positions you have held (include approximate end and start dates). Please list in order of importance to you and explain why. If you do not participate in any community service or volunteer activities, write "none." *

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HONORS AND AWARDS: List any honors or awards that you have received in order of importance to you. If you have not received any honors or awards, write "none". *

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JOBS: List any jobs and/or internships you have had in order of importance to you including dates of employment; name of organization; city of employment; name and email of your supervisor. Describe the work you performed and whether it is was paid or an unpaid internship. *

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ESSAY 1: Describe your reasons for applying to the Lazarus Leadership Fellows Program and explain what you hope to get out of the program. Please also describe a situation where you have provided leadership or watched leadership first-hand and what you learned from it. NOTE: Your essay must be 500 words or less. THIS ESSAY WEIGHS HEAVILY IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS. *

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ESSAY 2: Identify a community problem or issue that exists in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area or metropolitan Washington region and explain why this problem or issue is important enough for you to spend 200 hours of your summer working on it. Please describe in detail how your summer community service project will address the problem or issue. Choose a title that accurately reflects the content and purpose of your essay. NOTE: Your essay must be 500 words or less. THIS ESSAY WEIGHS HEAVILY IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.*

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Teacher and Community Recommendations

Please provide the name and email address for each recommender below. Recommenders will receive a form link and deadline notification at the email address provided. You are responsible for notifying your recommender of the request and ensuring completion by the application deadline, Sunday, January 11, 2026 by 10:00 PM.
Teacher Recommendation Name (Note: This should be a teacher who has taught you in an academic class and should not include an advisor, coach, or extracurricular instructor.) *

First NameLast Name
Teacher recommendation email address *
example@example.org
Community Recommendation Name (Note: This should be an adult community member who has worked with you in a professional or project setting such as a coach, supervisor of an extracurricular activity, or a client such as someone you have babysat for and should NOT include a family friend or neighbor unless they have worked with you in a professional or project setting.)*

First NameLast Name
Community recommendation email address *
example@example.org

Signatures for Certification
By signing below I certify that:
- Every answer given on my application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
- I am a student in tenth or eleventh grade who either lives in or attends high school in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area.
- I have attended an information session on the Lazarus Leadership Fellows Program or have read the brochure and fully understand the expecatations and rigors of the program.
- I have read the application instructions thoroughly.
- I understand that, if accepted, I am expected to participate in every seminar, summer meeting, and activity.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Phone*
000-000-0000
Applicant Signature*

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By signing below I certify that:
- If accepted, my child has permission to participate in all of the activities of the Lazarus Leadership Fellows Program.
- I have read the brochure and fully understand the expectations and rigors of the program.
- I grant permission for my child to appear in person and in voice, or photographic presentation for internet, print, radio or television reports resulting from participation in the program.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone*
000-000-0000
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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LAZARUS LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM

Thank you for applying to the Lazarus Leadership Fellows Program.

Lazarus is a program of Leaders Institute. For information about the Lazarus program, click here.

The application consists of four parts:

1. Student Information;

2. Short essay questions to help us to get to know you better;

3. Email addresses for two references; and

4. The signature of the student applicant and parent/guardian.

The application must be completed and submitted by Sunday, January 11, 2026 before 10:00 PM to apply. Please note, required fields are indicated with a red asterisk *. If you have any questions, feel free to email Bruce at bruce@greaterwash.org.

We look forward to learning all about you!

Student and Parent/Guardian Information

Tell us about yourself

Teacher and Community Recommendations

Signatures for Certification