APPLICATION CLOSED
The Presidential 100 is a group of students selected each academic year to participate in a cohort-based mentoring program that focuses on personal development, an understanding of critical factors shaping national and global politics and economics, and service, all supervised by UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez.
Students who complete the required meetings and activities over two semesters will be awarded a certificate, much like completing an executive education program. Successful participants will gain leadership skills, a network of mentors and friends, and new concepts and frameworks for understanding and navigating a world that is volatile yet full of opportunity.
Any UVU student taking at least 6 credit per semester (new, current, transfer, returning) AND who has fewer than 60 college credits as of August 1, 2024, is eligible to apply. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. You do not need to have a UVU GPA to apply. Only the first 300 applications will be evaluated for acceptance.
Students should be serious about participating in and benefitting from interaction with President Tuminez, members of the executive and academic leadership team at UVU, and dignitaries or leading thinkers from around the world.
Students are expected to participate during both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, spending 5-6 hours per month on activities and meetings.
Students must attend all monthly group meetings and at least two cohort activities of their choice each semester.
In addition to attending monthly meetings and selecting some cohort activities, participants will keep a journal to reflect on their learning and experiences. In the spring semester, a short book will be assigned for everyone to read. Participants will also be asked to share their learning with one other UVU student of their choice. At the end of the year, every participant will submit 1-2 pages of written reflections.
The application deadline is August 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM.
Be prepared to answer a few basic demographic questions and provide a short 4-5 sentence response to ONE of the following questions:
We are looking for students who are curious, serious about expanding their horizons, and who will be consistent contributors to the cohorts. The most impressive application responses will be clear and thoughtful, giving us a vivid sense of who you are and what motivation and innovation you might bring to the Presidential 100.
For assistance with the application, please contact Tearsa Burke 801-863-5833 or [email protected]
