NELP Nomination
Nomination Process
Community members, employers, supervisors, NELP Fellows, and NELP Alumni may nominate potential Fellows. We recommend that you discuss the requirements and expectations of the program with the potential Fellow before completing a nomination form. Nominees will receive an invitation to apply for the program when the application period opens. Applications are read and scored by community leaders and the top candidates are invited to compete during an all-day interview process we call “Selection Day.”
Who Should You Nominate?
The ideal Emerging Leaders Program candidates are energetic, engaging, caring and committed. They understand the importance of social responsibility, ongoing education, and purposeful involvement in the organizations and communities they serve.
Nominees must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Culturally diverse *
- Currently employed in a professional or career position, or engaged in sustained volunteer activities
- Motivated to be engaged in the community in a leadership capacity 2-4 years of higher education preferred
- Current resident of the greater Sacramento region
- College level reading, communication and analytical skills
- Emerging leader
- Committed to attendance at all program activities and to enthusiastic participation
- Have the permission and support of his/her employer for participation
* The Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
Companies who wish to nominate/sponsor a candidate must complete and submit a NELP Nomination Form using the online form below.
Qualified nominees will be contacted to complete and submit an additional application form.
Tuition
If invited to participate in an upcoming class, the Nehemiah Community Foundation (NCF) awards a $5000 scholarship toward the full cost of this 10-month program leaving a tuition balance of $10,000, which is often paid by employers through professional development funds. NCF may award additional small scholarships to select candidates who demonstrate financial need through an additional application and interview process. Scholarships are limited to funds generated through fundraising activities by NCF and the number of Fellows requesting support. Fellows may pay any remaining balance through an interest-free payment plan by setting up automatic monthly payments.
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