The Martha T. Nesbitt Leadership Program recognizes outstanding, incoming students who have achieved previous excellence in leadership and show a great potential to lead at UNG.
The first year of the program accepts up to 10 incoming UNG first-year students each year to engage in this premiere leadership experience that helps them develop into leaders for college and beyond.
Students in this program will participate in the following:
Applications are closed for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Application information for 2024-2025 will be updated here when available.
Nesbitt Leaders will be expected to uphold the following commitments in order to maintain good standing and receive their full scholarship. Students who fail to do so will be asked to leave the program, and their scholarship will be revoked. All meetings take place from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Fridays unless specified otherwise. Fall Semester Spring Semester As an individual, participate in reflection and develop a personal leadership commitment that will be shared at the End of Year Celebration that happens at the end of each school year.Program Requirements
Students who are selected for the program will receive a $1500 scholarship, in addition to any other scholarships they have been awarded, including the Hope Scholarship. Funds will be awarded in two, $750 increments at the beginning of fall and spring semesters. Spring allocation will be contingent upon if fall program expectations are met. Note: Increased allocation of scholarship funds is dependent upon the number of scholarship participants for the academic semester.Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility:
Leadership scholars must maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA and meet all of the expectations listed. If a student’s GPA drops below 3.2 or if the other expectations are not met, they will meet with a member of the program’s advisors to determine the course of action, which could include dismissal from the program.Maintaining Membership in the Program
Benefits of the Program
Year Two of the NLP is an extension of the first year of the program that centers group values. The second year of the program allows first year program participants to continue to engage with the program and continue to develop the skills and knowledge learned in Year One to make a positive impact. Year Two is community-based and designed to develop and enhance leadership skills, particularly around the Social Change Model and social/community values, with a strong focus on mentorship, collaboration, common purpose, and controversy with civility. The program seeks to create a culture of mentorship that fosters personal growth, development, and community service among participants. Note: Increased allocation of scholarship funds is dependent upon the number of scholarship participants for the academic semester.Goals
Program Requirements
Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility