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Admissions and Application Process

All Jenkins MBA and Master of Management students are eligible to apply to become McLauchlan Fellows. Preference will be given to those who plan to earn the Business Leadership Certificate. Please note application opening and closing dates below. Also check the session dates below (i.e., Session I, II, III, and IV) to make sure you are available. The program is competitive, and we keep the program relatively small for personalized attention and development.

Key Dates and Logistics

MilestoneDate
Online application availableOct. 1, 2025
Application submission deadlineOct. 26, 2025
Target date for selection decisions released to applicants Nov. 10, 2025
Session I: Kickoff and Get GroundedJan. 30 (early evening) –Jan. 31 (all day)
Session II: Look InwardFeb. 28 (all day)
Session III: Look Around YouMar. 7 (all day)
Session IV: Take Action and ClosingApr. 18 (all day and early evening)

As part of your application, we would like you to create a video responding to the following two questions:

  1. Why would you like to amplify your leadership development using this program?
  2. What makes you especially suited for this experience? You will need to share the link to your video in the application along with your CV. When you are ready, hit the Apply button below.

Want to learn more?

Students should contact the program director, Dr. Brad Kirkman, or the project coordinator, Candise Lewis, with additional questions and requests for assistance.