Young Professionals Scholarship: 2026-2027 Leadership Lancaster Application

This scholarship is designed to assist young professionals whose employers do not offer tuition reimbursement or funding for the Leadership Lancaster program. This scholarship is fully funded by the fundraising efforts of the Lancaster County Chamber's Young Professionals Program!

•Classes start in November 2026, and run for seven months with graduation in May of 2027.

•This new scholarship allows for one person, in the age range of 21-40, who works or lives in Lancaster County, to participate in the Leadership Lancaster Program. The Chamber's Young Professionals Committee will be selecting one applicant to participate and receive this scholarship.

•Applications will be accepted from June 1-June 30, 2026

•The scholarship winner will be announced on August 20, 2026 at the Young Professionals Network Summer Soiree Awards.

•Please note that the application must be completed in one sitting, as progress cannot be saved and resumed later.

•Questions? Contact Kennedy Fritz at kennedy@lancasterchambersc.com

TUITION

Tuition for LEADERSHIP LANCASTER is $850 for Chamber members, $950 for non-members. This Young Professionals Scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for this program.

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Name Preferred on Certificate: *

Gender *

Male Female

This information is requested solely to assist with room assignments during the retreat. It will not impact your application in any way.

Home Address:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Zip/Postal Code

Number of Years Working and/or Living in Lancaster County: *

Employer: *

Office Address:

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Work Email:

If your personal email is your preferred method of communication, then please provide it below.

Work Phone:

Cell Phone: *

Position/Title *

Length of Employment:

Direct Supervisor's Name/Title

Emergency Contact Name:

First Name *

Last Name *

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Food Allergies: *

Hobbies and Interests:

EDUCATION

High School Name, City and Grad Year:

College Name, City, Degree and Grad Year:

If applicable

Other Learning Programs, City and Year:

If applicable

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

List any community organizations, boards, or volunteer efforts you are involved in.

How do you see yourself using the Leadership Lancaster experience to give back to your community? *

What makes you a great candidate for this sponsorship opportunity? *

Have you taken on any leadership roles professionally or in the community? Please describe. *

Please carefully read this statement regarding the level of commitment for this course:

I understand the purposes of the Leadership Program and that attendance is required at all sessions. I will devote the time required to graduate. I also understand I am ultimately responsible for the approvals from my supervisor/manager and company.

Applicant's Initials serving the purpose of signature to the above statement: *

Date and Time *

Please submit form once all fields are complete:

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Young Professionals Scholarship: 2026-2027 Leadership Lancaster Application

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