The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Jr Leadership Program is sponsored by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. The program, which began in 2000, is guided by a Board of Trustees and education advisors from the community.

The mission of the program is to effect positive change in the community by providing high school juniors opportunities to build leadership skills though service learning projects, seminars, workshops and interaction with local leaders and decision makers.

Class of 2023-2024 Class Day Calendar (Tentative)

Date	Time	Class Day
Sunday, August 27, 2023	3:00pm – 5:00pm	Orientation - Mandatory
September 13, 2023	8:00am – 2:00pm	Team Building - Mandatory
October 18, 2023	8:00am – 2:00pm	Education & College
November 8, 2023	8:00am – 2:00pm	Leadership
December 6, 2023	8:00am – 2:00pm	Communication & Etiquette
January 17, 2024	8:00am – 2:00pm	Healthy Lifestyles - Health, Finance, Life Balance
February 14, 2024	8:00am – 2:00pm	Civic Engagement - Political and Community Involvement
March 20, 2024	8:00am – 2:00pm	Lowcountry Day
April 24, 2024	8:00am – 2:00pm	Leadership Carnival & Trusteeship - Mandatory
May 1, 2024	6:00pm	Graduation

Qualifying Questions

I am currently enrolled as a student in a local school (public, private, charter or home school) and classified as a high school Junior. *

Yes

No

My current GPA is 2.5 or higher. *

Yes

No

I am aware of the program's class days, held during school hours, and agree to the attendance requirements. I am also aware this program runs from August through May 2024. *

Yes

No

I am aware, in order to graduate from the program, I must complete *Eight* Community Service Activities (CEA's) -- four at my school plus four in my community. *

Yes

No

I am aware, in order to graduate from the program, I must actively participate and contribute to the class project discussion and its successful completion. (Your class will determine what your class project will become) *

Yes

No

I am aware, there is a $200 program fee to be paid at the Orientation meeting upon acceptance into the Jr. Leadership program. (There are scholarships available) *

Yes, I am able to pay the tuition for this program

I would like to request a Scholarship to pay the tuition of the program

Tell us about YOU!

First Name (What you would like to be called during the program year) *

Last Name *

School Name *

Gender *

Home Address (Example: 123 Main Street, Bluffton, SC 29910) *

Cell Phone # (Or a number you can receive class day information texts) *

Email Address (to receive class day information, and be notified if accepted) *

Guardian Name (First & Last) *

Guardian (listed above) cell phone *

Guardian (listed above) Email address *

Extra Curricular and Community Engagement

List below up to five ACHIEVEMENTS (including, but not limited to: honors, recognitions, awards) that you have accomplished. Include academic, school, or community-related activities.

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List below up to five volunteer activities or organizations in which you have participated in during the last four years, giving of your time and/or resources to help others.

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Select one activity/organization listed above and briefly explain how your participation has benefitted you and the organization. *

Personal References

Please provide up to three personal references (Teachers, Coaches, Job Supervisors or Community Leaders) who can speak to your work ethic, dedication and ability to successfully complete the requirements of this program. We need their name and email address to contact them in the spaces below.

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Essay Questions

The following are five required short essays. This section counts for 65% of the application scoring matrix. Note, there are no right or wrong answers. We greatly value your opinions.

(We respectfully ask that parents not complete this section for their teen.)

In fewer than 250 words, explain what leadership quality or characteristic you need to develop? Why? *

In fewer than 250 words, explain what you believe is the most important issue facing teens' (your age) success and how your participation in this program will help you develop the leadership skills to help effect change in yourself and/or others. *

What goals (personal, educational, and/or career goals) have you set for your future, and how do you plan to attain those goals? *

What do you hope to gain by participating in the Jr. Leadership Program? *

What makes you the best candidate to select for our program this year? *

Thank you for applying to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Jr Leadership Program.

We will be in touch with information on the next steps in the interview process.