Each year participants are selected to represent a cross section of the community and to reflect the diversity of backgrounds, interests, professions, vocations and civic ties, therein. Because of size restrictions of each year’s class and the need to diversify the composition of the class, some qualified candidates may not be selected into a class. Those not selected are strongly encouraged to re-apply in subsequent years.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Class XLI Application
Please type each section of the application with information that is relevant to your own experience or background. The utmost discretion is exercised in the use of information provided.
- The application must be signed by both the applicant and his/her employer.
- Email the completed application to info@leadershipbrownsville.org
Only applications that are submitted in its entirety (employer signatures included) will be considered.
Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST
*Scholarship Opportunity*
To support inclusivity and reduce financial barriers, Leadership Brownsville offers a limited number of fully paid scholarships for the 2025–2026 program year. To be considered, applicants must:
- Meet all program eligibility and requirements criteria.
- Submit a one-page Letter of Interest explaining their need and motivation for applying.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from an employer or community leader.
Scholarships are merit- and need-based and subject to available funding. All materials must be submitted with the Class XLI application by Tuesday, August 12 at 11:59 p.m
APPLICANT'S ELIGIBILITY
- All participants must live, work and/or have an interest in the Greater Brownsville area.
- Applicants who are elected officials at the time of selection are not eligible.
- Husband and wife cannot be participants in the same class.
- You must be at least 18 years or older to be eligible to apply.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- Pay a $750 tuition/course fee. Please note that fees are non-refundable, non-transferrable.
- Attend nine full-day sessions, held monthly from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Attend Orientation Dinner (September) and Graduation Ceremony (May).
- Attend six civic and/or government meetings during the nine-month period.
- A community service project is mandatory by class participants.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The most important factor in the selection process is the identification of those individuals who are most likely to utilize their leadership for the long-term benefit of the community. The criteria for selection are:
- A sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve the community;
- A demonstration of leadership by past community activities and involvement;
- A demonstration of concern for the future of Brownsville; and
- Participants are from all sectors of the community.
Community service project
graduation
