The Lott Leadership Institute
25th Annual Leadership Institute for High School Students
School nominations are due December 6th.
The Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders is a month-long dual credit program that offers high school juniors the opportunity to develop leadership skills and to realize their own potential as leaders.
Located within the University of Mississippi’s Summer College, this program brings together student leaders from across the world to learn about leadership skills and government issues. The program affords them opportunities to acquiring public speaking and networking skills while meeting with national leaders for dialogue about contemporary issues. Students earn seven hours of college credits at the UM Oxford campus.
The ideal candidate for the Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders is a student who shows a strong commitment to service and leadership with a genuine interest in public leadership, government, and civic engagement. Ideally, the candidate should be involved in school organizations, their community, or both.
Traditionally, the program includes a visit to Washington, D.C. Detailed information and an itinerary will be shared during orientation.
What Students are Saying
Former participants have shared their feedback with us. Take a look!
“I had a great experience. It was perfect in the sense of giving me a taste of college life, especially college work, which I had previously been very nervous about. The friendships I made will last forever. I am very happy I was selected to be a part of this program.”
“It was such an incredible experience. It made me go beyond my comfort zone and pushed me to places I never knew I could go.”
“Lott was a life-changing experience. I have grown as a student, leader, speaker, and overall person because of the experience. I will forever be grateful for the time I spent in Oxford this summer!”