Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day program on Notre Dame's campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities. Approximately 150 students are admitted to Leadership Seminars each year, and students could be eligible to receive one transferable college credit upon completion of the program. Tuition, housing, and meals for students admitted to Leadership Seminars will be paid for by the University.
Location(s)
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Schedule
- July 19th - 30th, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- If you are admitted into this highly competitive program, tuition, housing, and meals will be paid by the University.
- A non-refundable $60 application fee must be submitted at the time of application.
- A non-refundable enrollment fee of $150 must be submitted once a student has been notified of their admission to Leadership Seminars.
- Students are required to pay for travel expenses to and from the University.
Eligibility Requirements
- You must be a current high school junior entering your senior year in the fall of 2025 and planning to attend college immediately after high school.
- Admitted students are generally in the top 10% of their class, having pursued the most rigorous curriculum offered in their high schools. The mid-range SAT score for math & reading is 1300-1500 or 31 and above for the ACT. Please note, standardized test scores are not required, but are preferred in order to enhance a student's application.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in school, church, community, and/or social organizations.
- At least 16 years-old by or on August 1, 2025.
Deadline
- January 22nd, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Completed online application
- Transcript
- Counselor report
- Teacher letter of recommendation
- Standardized test scores (optional)
- Results from a TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic is a requirement for International applicants who do not attend an English-speaking high school.
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The University of Notre Dame is a private Catholic research university located in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1842, Notre Dame is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, Catholic identity, and tradition of service. With over 12,000 students, Notre Dame offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in areas such as business, engineering, humanities, law, science, and social sciences. The university is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Kellogg Institute for International Studies, the Notre Dame Initiative for Global Development, and the Notre Dame Environmental Change Initiative, among others.
Notre Dame is known in part for its stunning Gothic architecture, including the Main Building with its famous Golden Dome and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The university is also home to several notable landmarks, such as the Hesburgh Library, which houses over 3 million volumes, and the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a replica of the famous shrine in France.
