Leadership Scholars | Stevenson University
Skip to content
Leadership Scholars
More Information
Undergraduate Admissions & Aid
Stevenson University Scholars
Leadership Scholars
Leadership Through Action, Not Position
Leadership Scholars is a comprehensive program that offers participants the opportunity to engage in leadership education through personal exploration, community engagement, and collaborative problem solving. Scholars will develop skills that prepare them for leadership roles on campus and in the larger global community and earn a $2,000 scholarship renewable for four years.
Coffee with Stevenson’s Leadership Scholars
Have a Question?
Dr. Thomas Christianson
Faculty Program Director of Leadership & Adjunct Professor of Religion
tchristianson@stevenson.edu
Apply Today
Complete a Leadership Scholars Application
Schedule a Specialty Scholars Interview
Application Requirements
Benefits
Expectations
Scholarships
FAQ
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for the Leadership Scholars Program and $2,000 annual Leadership Scholarship, students must do the following:
Demonstrate an exceptional commitment to ethical leadership as an incoming freshman.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or an 83 on a 100-point scale.
Apply to Stevenson by January 15 and be admitted to the University. Stevenson’s application for admissions are available on August 1.
Complete the Leadership Scholars application (available August 1) by the deadline of January 15.
Complete a campus tour by February 7.
Complete a Specialty Scholarship Interview by February 27, 2026. Stevenson University Leadership Scholars applications will also be considered for the Founders’ Scholarship when interviewing (there is no separate application for the Founders’ Scholarship).
Students who meet all of the above application requirements will be notified whether or not they have been selected for Stevenson University Leadership Scholars on a rolling basis once the application is submitted and interview is completed.
Complete a Leadership Scholars Application
Schedule a Specialty Scholars Interview*
If there are no more Specialty Scholarship Interview slots available, please email
register@stevenson.edu
Benefits
Benefits of the program include:
$2,000 annual Leadership Scholarship for four consecutive years of full-time study at the University. Recipients also receive the $2,000 annual Founders’ Scholarship, which is also renewable for four years, for a total additional annual award of $4,000 on top of any
SU Merit-Based Scholarship
A supportive community of peers and mentors, as well as personal consultations with administrative coordinator(s).
Housing placement in Leadership Scholars living-learning community.
Opportunities to attend various leadership seminars and speakers in the Baltimore/ DC area.
Specialized programming through the
Career Connection Center
Tangible leadership and service experience on and off-campus.
Opportunities to learn about the Owings Mills and Baltimore communities.
Expansion of professional networks.
Expectations
In order to remain a Leadership Scholar once accepted to the program, students must:
Enroll as a full-time student
Maintain the minimum required GPA (2.5 at the end of year one, 2.6 at the end of year two, and 2.7 at the end of year three)
Attend co-curricular programming and activities sponsored by the Leadership Scholars Program
Complete four 1-credit leadership courses
LDR 101:
Foundations of Leadership
LDR 201:
Leadership Development
LDR 301:
Leadership from Theory to Practice
LDR 401:
Leadership Capstone
Take a leadership role in campus activities and events
Scholarships
Leadership Scholars receive a $2,000 annual Leadership Scholarship for four consecutive years of full-time study at the University. Recipients also receive the $2,000 annual Founders’ Scholarship, which is also renewable for four years, for a total additional annual award of $4,000 on top of any SU Merit-Based Scholarship.
Explore Scholarships at Stevenson
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the academic requirements?
Enroll as a full-time student
Complete four 1-credit Leadership Courses (LDR course prefix)
What do I do if I can’t take a Leadership course on schedule?
Students are not required to take Leadership courses every semester. Advisors and Student Success Coaches can help you plan your schedule to meet the course requirement without delaying time to graduation. In general, students are advised to plan ahead.
What other opportunities are available to me as a Leadership Scholar?
Leadership Scholars have a wide variety of opportunities through which they can develop their leadership skills, make connections across campus and in the community, and participate in extraordinary experiences. Recent Leadership Scholars opportunities have included:
Tickets for the Baltimore Speaker Series and opportunities to meet speakers such as David Cameron and Jane Pauley.
Specialized programming through the
Career Connection Center.
Professional development and shadowing opportunities with community leaders.
Year-round social and academic programming designed to support the development of leadership skills and competencies.
Request Info
Visit
Apply