Leadership Fellows Interest Form

This form is for anyone interested in applying to NACA's Leadership Fellows Program. For more information about the program, visit the Leadership Fellows webpage.

Seven Fellows will be selected from new professionals (1-3 years) from underrepresented populations within the NACA membership. The program is designed to allow participants to participate in professional development, experience mentorship, strengthen their network, and become familiar with NACA governance, programs and opportunities. 

Seven Fellows are selected each June and each Fellow is paired with a mentor. The Fellows’ responsibilities include attending NACA® Live or one regional conference; presenting at least one educational session at the event; writing an article for Campus Activities Programming® magazine; and participating in regular virtual calls with the Leadership Fellows Coordinator, mentors, and other Fellows.

Leadership Fellows will contibute to the planning of NACA Live® in support roles. Although not full team members, they will assist with initiative facilitation onsite of at least 2 initatives. This includes but is not limited to full team calls and functional area calls. This experience will provide an opportunity to explore the behind the scenes work that goes into preparing for a national convention.

Leadership Fellows Program cohorts begin May 1 and last for 18 months. Applications are open on a rolling basis, forms submitted after April 1st will be considered for the following years' cohort. 

Applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Fellows cohort are now open until April 1st.

Applications will close for this cohort on the following dates:

  • Fellows: April 1
  • Mentors: May 1

If you apply after this date, your application will be considered for the following year.

Thank you for your interest in this program!