The N.E.W. Leadership Institute is open to all undergraduate women in Oklahoma as well as Oklahoma residents attending a college or university outside the state. The 2008 N.E.W. Leadership Institute will be held May 16-20, 2007 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Students graduating in December 2007 and May 2008 are also eligible to apply. The deadline for submission of application materials is Friday, March 14th at 4pm. 

Each year, we select approximately thirty students to participate in the program through a competitive application process. Students are chosen based on numerous factors including, but not limited to: individual leadership potential, maturity, ability to deal with challenges, and capacity to reflect on one’s own personal strengths and weaknesses, special interests, unique characteristics or diverse experiences which contribute to the N.E.W. Leadership learning goals, interest in politics, public service or public policy, and a commitment to participate fully in the N.E.W. Leadership institute.

To apply, download the application and letter of recommendation forms.

Once filled out, please submit the application and recommendation forms to:

1. Hannah Brenner, JD
   Director, Women's Leadership Programs
   Carl Albert Congressional Research & Studies Center
   University of Oklahoma
   630 Parrington Oval, Room 101
   Norman, OK 73019
   
   
2. Alternatively, you can fax the forms to:
   (405) 325-6419
   
   You may also call (405) 325-6372 if you have any questions about the application.