ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!
The Junior Leadership Northeast Class of 2027 application is now available! Please click here to access the application. More information is also available at leadershipnortheast.org.
The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026. *Check with your guidance department to find out if an internal school deadline has been set.
Application Process:
1. Applicants must be in good academic and attendance standing and obtain permission from the guidance office to apply to the Junior Leadership Northeast program.
2. Submit the online application and the $40 application fee (check/money order/credit card) *If this fee is a hardship and a barrier to application, please contact the Leadership office at (570) 270-5323 to request that this fee be waived.
3. Submit TWO Student Leadership Assessments: Must be completed by two adults (other than your parent or relative) who have known you for more than one year. A link to the Student Assessment form can be found here and on the Leadership Northeast website.
4. Only the first 20 completed applications (including Assessments and the $40 processing fee) received from each school by the established deadline will be eligible for consideration. You will receive a confirmation email from Nicole Hurchick once the Leadership Northeast office has received all required materials for your application packet.
For more information on the Junior Leadership program, please click here. Questions and concerns should be directed to nicole@leadershipnortheast.org.