APPLY

Thank you for your interest in applying to Leadership Chester County! There will be two cohorts for the LCC Class of 2021, and applicants may select from Fall/Winter (October 2020 through January 2021), and the Winter/Spring Cohorts (February through May 2021). The course meets approximately twice monthly in online weekday sessions. Each Program constitutes a full course of Leadership Chester County.
Participant requirements include:
- Regular (75% or better) and attentive presence at sessions
- Demonstration of 75% proficiency in course learning objectives
- Active engagement in group project work, including out-of-session time, research, and meetings
- Access to an internet-enabled computer or device to participate with audio and video in virtual sessions and content
- Compliance with other participant guidelines
Curriculum: Program sessions include deep-dives into a wide variety of topics related to:
- Nonprofit governance
- Chester County social issues
- Leadership development
Tuition & Fees:
- Non-refundable tuition of $2,500 is due upon enrollment. All participants must pay or be sponsored for their tuition fee.
- Limited scholarships are competitively available. See “Application Requirements” below for information to include for scholarship consideration.
- There is no application fee.
Application Guidelines:
- Reservations and applications may be submitted throughout the year but should be received by September 30th for the Fall/Winter (October-January) Program, and by January 30th for the Winter/Spring (February-May) Program.
- A resume must accompany your completed application.
- Applicants requesting partial scholarships should submit with their completed applications:
- Case statement for individual financial need
- Letter from employer supporting participation and selection guidelines below
- You can submit your application in one of these convenient ways:
- Apply Online
- Or email a PDF application to mfeeley@uwchestercounty.org
- Or send a paper application via regular mail to LCC: 495 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 302, Oaklands Corporate Center, Exton, PA 19341
- Acceptance letters and invoices will be sent out following the application review process.
Individualized Board Matching Service is provided to LCC graduates for placement on a nonprofit board of directors.