Premier Leadership Experience for Incoming UNG Students and $1,500 Scholarship. Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year are currently being accepted.
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 the University of North Georgia. Up to 15 incoming UNG students are selected each year to engage in this exciting leadership experience that helps them develop into leaders for the UNG campus and beyond.
Students in this program will participate in the following:
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. Note: Increased allocation of scholarship funds is dependent upon the number of scholarship participants for the academic semester.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.
Scholarship Eligibility:
Applications are being accepted now through July 4, 2022. Students may apply online through UNG Connect.Program Application
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 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Fridays.Program Requirements
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 advisory committee to determine the course of action, which could include dismissal from the program.Maintaining Membership in the Program
Benefits of the Program