Future Scholars
The application for the Fall 2026 cohort will open on October 1, 2025.
Application Criteria
Students can apply as incoming freshmen or rising sophomores.
Approximately 40-50 students are chosen each year to be part of the new Leeds Scholars Program cohort.
Application Review & Timeline
The Leeds Scholars Program offers a holistic review process that evaluates academic preparedness, co-curricular involvement and leadership, work experience, community engagement, and diversity. After the initial review, finalists are selected for interviews with current Scholars, program alumni, and staff.
The general timeline for the process is:
- Application Opens October 1, 2025
- Application Closes January 25, 2026 (11:59 PM MST)
- Interview Rounds February 2 - February 28, 2026
- In-Person Interview Day Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Keep an eye on admissions events that may align with LSP Interview Day!
- In-Person Interview Day Saturday, February 28, 2026