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Presidential Leadership Scholars Class of 2026 | Applications Now Open
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Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Applications
APPLICATIONS OPEN
— 2026 Presidential Leadership Scholars —
Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) – a joint leadership development program led by the presidential centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson – is now accepting applications through July 20 for its 2026 class.

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For over a decade, PLS has selected established professionals across all job sectors and backgrounds to learn about leadership through the experiences of these four presidents.

During the six-month program, selected professionals will hone their leadership abilities through interactions and sessions with key administration officials, business executives, and leading academics and form meaningful relationships with one another – learning from each other’s divergent views and experiences. They will put their learning into action through a personal leadership project, intended to create positive impact by solving a problem or pressing issue in their community, organization, country, or the world.

Help us bring together a new class of our nation’s boldest leaders who are committed to bridging divides and facing critical challenges. To ensure leaders across the country can participate in this program, there is no cost to the selected class. All tuition, housing, meals, and travel during sessions are fully funded by contributions from our generous program supporters.

Please share this opportunity with those in your network who might be interested in applying.

THE IDEAL SCHOLAR AT A GLANCE
  • A midcareer professional with at least 10 years of professional experience and at a point in their career where their time in PLS will elevate the impact of their work for years to come
  • An open-minded, humble, and accomplished leader in a position of influence who is eager to work with those of different viewpoints and bridge divides

Read how the connections made through PLS can change lives.

Learn what a typical program module is like for Scholars here and here.


Apply to join the 2026 class


All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CT on July 20, 2025.

Have additional questions? Visit the PLS website or contact our staff to learn more.
About Presidential Leadership Scholars

Presidential Leadership Scholars brings together bold and principled leaders who are committed to facing critical challenges, both at home and around the world, and who are interested in exploring lessons learned during the administrations of George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Learn more at presidentialleadershipscholars.org.

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