Each class is comprised of 45 individuals who have an interest in Winter Park, and are eager to become involved in the decision-making process within the community, have a desire to enhance Winter Park’s quality of life and are already active in local civic or professional organizations.

The program, extending from August through May, begins with a mandatory overnight orientation retreat, followed by eight monthly day-long sessions. The sessions are held the second Thursday of each month. Graduation festivities occur at the culmination of the program in May. A commitment to 100% attendance is expected from all participants.

Class XXX Calendar

Each session highlights a different aspect of the community, and addresses a variety of issues. Themes include History, Government, Education, Arts & Culture, Business & Networking, Human Services, Health & Wellness and a day of action and next steps after graduation. The sessions feature lectures and symposia by local leaders, consultants and professional educators. These are supplemented by on-site visits, small group discussions, leadership development tips, case studies and group interaction. Participants are introduced to those in authority within each field, and have access to information not readily available to the general public. Curriculum is designed to stimulate inquiry, analysis and development of public policy alternatives to a number of current community issues.

Class XXXI Curriculum 

Tuition for Leadership Winter Park is $2,400 for Winter Park Chamber of Commerce members and $2,900 for non-members. This fee covers program expenses and materials, including the orientation retreat, all meals and graduation festivities. 

Leadership Winter Park offers a limited amount of the following partial scholarships:

• Barnes Small Business Scholarship - Eligible candidates are small business owners or entrepreneurs that live or work in Winter Park
• Non-Profit Scholarship - Eligible candidates work for a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit or civil service organization.

To apply for a scholarship, complete the Leadership Winter Park Application and the Leadership Winter Park Scholarship Application form below. No scholarship will be provided without completion of both of these applications.

Scholarships will be considered only after the applicant is selected for the Leadership Winter Park class. 

Your request for a scholarship in no way influences the selection process and will remain confidential. 

Scholarship applications must be submitted by May 8th, 2020.

Small Business Scholarship

Non-Profit Scholarship

Applications for Class XXX will be accepted through May 8th, 2020. Apply today by clicking here. 

Contact Amie Morgan at amorgan@winterpark.org with further questions.