Leadership Development Fund

Please complete the following application to request funds towards your professional growth and development. Applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the program that the applicant is seeking to attend. Limited funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please review the application guidelines before completing your application!

Unless otherwise noted, applicants may apply for up to 70% of the total program fees, with a maximum of $500 awarded per person per fiscal year. Total program fees may include the cost of registration, travel, and lodging - documented proof of receipt must be provided for reimbursement.

Program & Applicant Information
To be completed by the applicant.

1. Applicant's Name *This question is required.

2. Email *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

3. Applicant's Branch *This question is required.

4. Sponsoring Committee or Branch
Please note that activity committee chairs must receive branch sponsorship, and branch chairs must receive sponsorship from the Board of Directors. Board members must receive the Board President’s sponsorship, and the Board President must receive the Executive Director’s sponsorship. *This question is required.

5. Program, Course, Training, Certification, Etc. Name *This question is required.

6. Program Date(s) *This question is required.

7. Program Location

8. Cost Details *This question is required.Documented proof must be provided for reimbursement

Program Costs
Transportation Costs
Lodging Costs
Other Costs (Please Describe Below)
Description of Other Costs

9. Applications are stronger when the total costs are shared across multiple sources of funding. Please specify amount requested for each applicable funding source below *This question is required.

Leadership Development Fund
Sponsoring Committee or Branch
Other Scholarships (Please List Below)
Description of Other Scholarships
Applicant's Personal Funds

10. Please describe how this event will enhance your skills as a leader within The Mountaineers *This question is required.

11. What commitment will you make to sharing this information with others in The Mountaineers after the event? Please describe in detail what you will commit to doing within the 24 months following your attendance at this event *This question is required.

12. Is there anything that makes you exceptionally qualified to attend this event on behalf of The Mountaineers, or is there anything else we should know? *This question is required.