Program Overview
“A good leader is someone who realizes their own power and uses it to make room for others.”
-Alumni (Oaks ’19, ’20, ’21; NCSU ’21)
What is the Oaks Leadership Scholars Program?
The Oaks Leadership Scholars program is a transformative leadership development program designed to provide students the opportunity to identify their values and work on issues that they care about as they develop the skills needed to lead in the 21st century. If you are a student that wants to boost their leadership skills, build a community with others, and want to make a positive impact on your community, please consider applying!
What are the requirements for being an Oaks Scholar?
- Have at least one full academic year left in degree program and are in good academic standing
- Attend 15 cohort workshops throughout the year (2 hours per session)
- Meet monthly with assigned mentor
- Put the skills you learn to work throughout the year in an action oriented project
- Travel with the program, including the opportunity for an end of year trip to Washington, D.C.
Questions about the Oaks Leadership Scholars?
Contact us at oaksscholars@ncsu.edu