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LEAD Scholars Program

LEAD Scholars Program

LEAD Scholars Program

The LEAD Scholars program offers merit-based scholarships and empowering community support to admitted students who exemplify the program’s four pillars: leadership, excellence, achievement, and diversity.

LEAD Scholars Program

The LEAD Scholars program offers merit-based scholarships and empowering community support to admitted students who exemplify the program’s four pillars: leadership, excellence, achievement, and diversity.

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Prospective LEAD Students

Learn more about how to become a LEAD Scholar.

How to Apply

Meet the LEAD Scholars

LEAD Scholars make an impact in nearly every school and college at the University of Michigan.

Meet the Scholars
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Resources for Current LEAD Scholars

Find LEAD community events and stay connected.

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Give to LEAD

Support the LEAD Scholars program with a gift.

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LEADing By Example: Stories Celebrating our LEAD Scholars
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Life After LEAD: Matthew R. Williams, ’17, JD’20
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Life After LEAD: Jamie Thompson, ’18, MA’20
Mari Longmire
Life After LEAD: Mari Longmire, ’17
Brian Collins
Life After LEAD: Brian Collins, ’14, MM’17
Ahmed Owda
Life After LEAD: Ahmed Owda, ’17
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Life After LEAD: Miekyn Cotton, ’18
LEAD Meet and Greet Brings Donors, Scholars Together
Cheyenne Travioli
Life After LEAD: Cheyenne Travioli, ’18
LEADing the Way
Mari Longmire
Life After LEAD: Mari Longmire, ’17
Portrait of Morenikeji Ojubanire on a blue monocolor field
Driven by Purpose
Several students sit in an auditorium listening to a speaker.
LEAD Events Focus on Personal, Professional Growth
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Finding the LINK through LEAD
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Impact Story: LEAD Alum Dylan Prime
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Life After LEAD: Bolaji Gaba, ’22
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Life After LEAD: Matthew R. Williams, ’17, JD’20
Phyllis Taylor the assistant director of LEAD and student recruitment, welcomes Scholars at the Steve and Carol Grafton LEAD Senior Celebration in April.
Guest Column: Reflecting on the Gems of the LEAD Scholars Program
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15 Years of LEADing the Way
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