LEAD Selection

The selection process is managed by the Alumni Association program staff. Club/affiliates will not be involved in selecting the allocation of funds. After funds are allocated, the club/

affiliate will be notified of the allocation.

Stewardship Commitment for LEAD 

If there are enough funds to be awarded to a student, said student will be notified by the Alumni Association program staff. Club/affiliates will receive said recipient’s contact information and profile. Club/affiliates may steward their scholar through the following methods:

• Annual Zoom call with student
• Board members will receive invites to an annual LEAD Scholars Program Reception
• Receive scholar profiles of student(s) during the fall semester

LEAD Fund Administration

If the expendable funds do not reach a minimum threshold of $20,000 and cannot fund a student, the Alumni Association will allocate the funds to the LEAD community at large, as needed and determined annually.

Examples of LEAD community activities and work:

• LEAD Scholars Program Reception

• LEAD Senior Celebration

• Retreats to Camp Michigania

• Alumni panels

• Networking events

• Guest speaker visits

• Leadership opportunities through the LEAD Advisory Board (LAB)

• Community-building workshops