WHAT IS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS?
Leadership Scholars is a year-long program designed to help young people explore who they want to be and what they want to do after high school, by developing leadership skills core to postsecondary success. Nashers learn about different leadership styles and build confidence through facilitation, public speaking, and college and career exploration. Nashers will explore key social issues like educational justice, labor movements, and capitalism as they set short and long term goals for a successful future!
DURING THE PROGRAM NASHERS:
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Learn about different education and career pathways and explore what makes a learning institution the right fit, analyze the challenges that marginalized groups face in higher education, and define a “good education” and how they can fight for their right to one!
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Explore their goals for the future by learning about the work of professionals, exploring the variety of options after high school, and networking with people in their field of interest.
The Leadership Scholars community is all about giving and receiving support as you and your peers go through this journey together. This program aims to build a network of care and shared learning.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Young women and gender-expansive youth in 10th and 11th grade and want to start thinking about and planning for college or their future career.
Applicants must be available once a week at our New York City or Newark Offices at the following days and times:
Thursday, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, November - May
There are no academic or skill criteria for admission into our programs
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
The application for this cycle for Leadership Scholars is currently OPEN. Apply using the link below.
Application Deadline: October 16th, 2026
For more questions, reach out to Charlie Ambrose at charlie@sadienash.org
MORE DETAILS
Leadership Scholars meets once a week in-person at our New York and Newark Offices.
Thursday, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, November - May
Nashers are eligible to receive up to $400 at the end of the semester based on their participation
What Do Nashers Say About It?
“Before, I didn’t even think about college. I didn’t think I wanted to go. Everything that followed can be linked back to Sadie Nash. Now my work leverages philanthropy in service of community and student voice. I’m working with public schools like the one I attended to integrate school-based mental health programs and social and emotional learning. It can’t get more full-circle than that.”
— Nasher, Alum
