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Successful applicants must complete a rigorous, multi-tiered application process, mirroring the admissions process for highly selective colleges and universities.

The 2017-2018 LEDA application is now closed. To sign up for notifications when the next application becomes available, please fill out the form below or click here to open the form in a new tab.

To gain admission to the LEDA Scholars Program, students must complete a competitive application. The three-round process requires academic information and test scores, a personal statement and supplemental essay, a writing sample, biographical information, information on extracurricular activities, family financial information, and an interview for finalists.

Competitive applicants must meet particular eligibility and admission requirements. To learn more about the criteria, click here.

For more information about how to complete the application, visit our FAQ page. If you have any additional questions about LEDA’s recruitment and admissions process, please contact us at recruitment@ledascholars.org.

2017-2018 application timeline:

  • September–December 2017: Interested applicants can begin and submit the LEDA Scholars application
  • December 12, 2017: Final submission deadline at 11:59 PM (PST)
  • December 2017–April 2018: Applications are reviewed by the Recruitment and Admission team
    • Late February-March 2018: All applicants are notified about Part I of the process. Applicants moving on to Part II are asked to submit additional materials.
    • March 2018: All Part II applicants are notified and finalists are invited to participate in a video or phone interview.
    • April 2018: All remaining applicants are notified, and 100 LEDA Scholars are admitted to the LEDA Scholars Program.

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