Leadership South Dakota Application

Leadership SD 2024 Application

Fill out the application below to apply for the 2024 class of Leadership South Dakota.

You will need:

Two References
Resume
Headshot
1 Minute Introductory Video
Signed Employer Statement
Signed Agreement Form
Signed Tuition Assistance Request Form (optional)
$50 Fee (for first-time applicants – non-refundable)

Step 1 of 8

GETTING STARTED
Which of the following describes your application type?*
I work for/am sponsored by the following business, which is a sponsor of Leadership South Dakota.*

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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Current Industry of Employment
If selecting 'other' above, please list your current industry of employment.
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
County of Residence*
Leadership South Dakota is committed to selecting a diverse group of participants. Your response to the following will assist the Selection Committee in determining class composition.
Which of the following best describes you?*
Gender
Birth Place*
City State / Province / Region Country
Birth Date*
Month
Day
Year
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Name*
First Last
Relationship*
Phone*
Name
First Last
Relationship
Phone

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EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Job Title*
Employer/Business Name*
Employer/Business Phone*
Employer/Business Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
For Leadership South Dakota communications, please use my:*

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LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE
The vision of Leadership South Dakota is building the next generation of South Dakota leaders. The mission is to prepare and promote future leaders in the state with the knowledge and skills they need to lead South Dakota organizations in the future. Please take a few minutes to offer responses to the following:
How did you learn about Leadership South Dakota?*
If you learned about us in another way, please specify*
Tell us why you should be selected for the next Leadership South Dakota class and include your personal and professional goals for participation in the program.*
In the Leadership South Dakota program we spend time learning about the Social Change Wheel including Advocacy, Charitable Volunteerism, Community Development, Economic Development, Political Activities, and Philanthropy.
Please share which of these you are passionate about and what you are currently involved with or plan to in the future.*
In Leadership South Dakota you will be exposed to leadership development, practice critical thinking skills, and have opportunities to hear from diverse leaders all across the state and go to places that you’ve never been. With the knowledge you will gain by participating in Leadership South Dakota, what are your stretch goals, dreams, and aspirations as a Leadership SD alumnus?*
Be Bold! Complete this sentence: As a result of my involvement and participation in Leadership SD I will…*

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APPLICANT REFERENCES
Please provide two references (one personal, one professional). Please notify them that they may be contacted by the Leadership SD staff for further information.

Reference #1
Reference #1 Name*
First Last
Reference #1 Email*
Reference #1 Personal Phone*
Reference #1 Work Phone*
Reference #1 Organization*
Reference #1 Relation to Applicant*

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APPLICANT REFERENCES
Please provide two references (one personal, one professional). Please notify them that they may be contacted by the Leadership SD staff for further information.

Reference #2
Reference #2 Name*
First Last
Reference #2 Email*
Reference #2 Personal Phone*
Reference #2 Work Phone*
Reference #2 Organization*
Reference #2 Relation to Applicant*

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REVIEW

By checking the boxes below, I certify that:
All of the information provided is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.*
- Yes
If selected, I am fully prepared to be an active participant, I commit to attend all sessions, and I agree to devote the time and resources required to complete the Leadership South Dakota program.*
- Yes
Please provide the largest file size available for résumé & headshot files below. Preferred dimensions are 1200 x 630 px.
Upload Resume & Headshot*
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.
To complete this application, please upload the Leadership South Dakota Agreement Form with your application.
Upload Leadership South Dakota Agreement Form*
To complete this application, please upload the Leadership South Dakota Agreement Form with your application.
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Max. file size: 8 MB.
To complete this application, please upload the Employer Statement Form with your application.
Upload Employer Statement Form*
To complete this application, please upload the Employer Statement Form with your application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.
Scholarships are available on the basis of need. Request of financial assistance has no negative impact on the acceptance of your application. If you need financial assistance, you must complete and upload the Tuition Assistance Form with your application.
Optional Upload: Tuition Assistance Form
Scholarships are available on the basis of need. Request of financial assistance has no negative impact on the acceptance of your application. If you need financial assistance, you must complete and upload the Tuition Assistance Form with your application.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 8 MB.
Please upload a 1 minute video introducing yourself to the selection committee, explaining why you should be selected to the next class of Leadership SD. Be sure the uploaded video file name includes your first and last name. Please upload to DropBox.
*
- I verify that I have uploaded my 1 minute introductory video to DropBox.

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PAYMENT

In order to submit an application for Leadership SD's consideration for the first time, a $50 application fee is required (non-refundable).
Payment Information*

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MasterCard
Visa
Supported Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name
Would you like an email receipt?
- Yes, Please!
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Leadership SD 2024 Application

Step 1 of 8

GETTING STARTED

PERSONAL INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE

APPLICANT REFERENCES

Reference #1

APPLICANT REFERENCES

Reference #2

REVIEW

PAYMENT