Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi

The Lott Leadership Institute at the University of Mississippi is pleased to announce that the annual Lott Leadership Institute for High School Students is now taking nominations for the two 2012 sessions. A total of 44 (22 per session) outstanding rising seniors (current juniors) will be invited to the University of Mississippi campus to participate in this program promoting leadership and public service. These students will earn six hours of college credit while participating in discussion groups, panels, and debates on issues confronting leaders of the 21st century. Participants will also travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in discussions with state and national leaders. All participants in the program will receive scholarships to help with the costs of tuition, housing, meals, travel costs to D.C. (housing and meals). The costs to the students will be a $500 program fee, a $100 registration fee, textbooks and weekend meals. Students are encouraged to raise the $500. Cost should not prevent a student from applying! If you are a current junior who will have 15 high school credits by June 2012 with at least a 25 ACT or an 1150 SAT (Cr and M). The two session dates are May 28-June 29 and June 25-July 27. Please contact Mrs. Champion if you are eligible and interested in being nominated for this program. The nomination deadline is January 16, 2012.