Texas Leadership Scholars Program

Program Requirements

Year One: 

• Each scholar is provided a peer mentor in addition to the program’s staff mentor

• Begin training to be a peer mentor for year two  

• 1:1 meeting (per semester) with staff liaison

• Monthly events

Year Two:

• Scholars transition into a peer mentor role for new scholars

• Scholars will participate in a weeklong job shadowing program during winter or spring break

• 1:1 meeting (per semester)

• Monthly events

 Year Three: 

• Scholars will attend two events each semester to learn and receive advice from corporate and executive leaders regarding what they’re looking for in new graduates

• 1:1 meeting (per semester)

Year Four:

• Scholars are matched with an alumni mentor who is aligned with their academic or professional goals

• 1:1 meeting

Additional Opportunities

Undergraduate Research

• Scholars receive access to on-campus research opportunities

• The TLS liaison will help students find opportunities and provide workshops on securing research positions

Professional Development Opportunities 

• Opportunities for the following topics will be provided each year:

  1. Strengths or Leadership Assessment

  2. Group Service Projects

  3. Networking events to practice communication and relationship-building skills

  4. Workshops and earning opportunities to:

     • Resume writing

     • Developing an elevator speech

     • LinkedIn and other social media branding

     • Value of diversity in teams and businesses

     • Pursuing graduate school

Summer Programs 

• Annual Leadership Conference

  1. Each summer a member institution will hold an annual leadership conference

• Study Abroad

  1. Scholars can apply to participate in a TLS-specific paid study abroad experience

Eligibility & Application

View more information about the program, eligibility, application, and deadlines. Check out the benefits section to learn what this program can do for you!

Texas Leadership Scholars