Franklin & Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College is a private, liberal arts college located in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As the 17th oldest college in the nation, we have a long history of academic excellence through a combination of liberal arts exploration and practical application. With an enrollment of about 2400 students, Franklin & Marshall College provides a learning experience that cultivates critical thought, collaborative action and a more active role in our community. These ideals are central to an understanding of diversity within our community and we believe they must become an expectation of all students on a liberal arts campus.

Franklin & Marshall College invites high school students from diverse backgrounds with a strong history of leadership to campus to explore their leadership abilities as they transition to a college environment. The Collegiate Leadership Summit is a two day program that provides selected delegates an opportunity to develop their leadership skills while interacting with F&M community members and experiencing college life in a highly selective liberal arts environment.Delegates will also demonstrate their leadership skills through an admission interview and group activities. The cost of travel and attendance is covered by the College, and each year (6) participants are offered full-tuition scholarships to attend F&M.

The Collegiate Leadership Summit will occur three times a year, once in the spring for juniors, and twice in the fall semester for seniors. The 2012 Summit dates are:

* Spring Session: Monday, March 26th to Tuesday, 27th
* Fall Session 1: Monday, October 22nd to Tuesday, October 23rd
* Fall Session 2: Monday, November 12th to Tuesday, November 13th

The nomination deadline for the Spring Session program is Sunday, February 26, 2012.

The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 1 program is Sunday, September 23, 2012.

The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 2 program is Sunday, October 14, 2012.

Candidates
Candidates must be a junior for the Spring Session, or a senior for the Fall Sessions. All candidates must be currently enrolled in high school.

The nominees should meet the following requirements:

* A minimum GPA of 3.3 in rigorous classes
* Must be of a background underrepresented in higher education
* Must have demonstrated leadership in his or her school or community

Nomination Process
Counselors, teachers, or staff members of community organizations may nominate students by using the online form.