Domestic Excellence

Presidential Leadership Scholars

Developing a new generation of leaders who are focused on solving society's most challenging issues.

Presidential Leadership Scholars Graduation & Fifth Year Celebration

President Bush and Clinton were PLS scholars for a conversation centered around work being done to address veterans' issues and challenges in health care.

Event • June 27, 2019
Graduation of the 2018 Class of Presidential Leadership Scholars

Event • July 12, 2018
2017 Graduation of Presidential Leadership Scholars

Event • July 13, 2017
Presidential Leadership Scholars Launch

Event • September 8, 2014

The presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson bring together diverse mid-career professionals from across the non-profit, military, public, and private sector fields to learn first-hand from four consequential presidencies.

The United States is a vibrant nation with a strong culture of service. Throughout its history, talented leaders have emerged to help our nation confront its toughest problems. Today, it seems the country is facing new challenges, including deep division. The future will be owned by leaders who, despite their differences, are willing to engage in the difficult job of finding real solutions.

UNIQUELY BUILT

This first-of-its-kind program, in partnership with other presidential centers, teaches leadership through the lens of presidential experiences.

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ROBUST NETWORK

A diverse group of rising leaders applies their skills through personal leadership projects that improve their communities, the country, and the world.
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Lasting IMpact

Graduates attribute significant personal leadership growth, inspiration, and progress toward their persona leadership project goals to the program.
Our impact