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  • 2026 Summer Program Application

  • Leadership Initiatives is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit thoroughly vetted and recognized by several prestigious organizations. We have earned the "Superstar" rating from GlobalGiving, the "Goldstar" status from Guidestar, and the "Top Nonprofit" designation from Great Nonprofits. Additionally, Leadership Initiatives was honored with the Outstanding Community Partner Award from Georgetown University’s Center for Social Justice.

  • Student Information

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  • If you encounter any issues filling out the 2026 Program Application, please call (202) 738-1115 for assistance. 

  • Program Selection

  • If you would like to enroll in multiple sessions, please fill out this form again for the other session you wish to participate in.

  • All Program Dates are tentative and subject to change through August 2025 when our schedule will be finalized.

  • Your partnership code has been accepted, applying a ${scholarshipCode} scholarship to your tuition and allowing you to bypass the following standard application requirements:

    • High School Transcript
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Two References
    • Personal Statement
    • Interview
  • Your partnership code has been accepted, applying a ${scholarshipCode} scholarship to your tuition.

  • Your partnership code has been accepted, allowing you to bypass the following standard application requirements:

    • High School Transcript
    • Letter of Recommendation
    • Two References
    • Personal Statement
    • Interview
  • Thank you for your interest in our programs in partnership with Summer of a Lifetime. Please complete the Summer of a Lifetime Form Here. 

  • Due to the limited availability of internship opportunities in the Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Programs, it is essential that we gather additional information to ensure a competitive cohort. Each of the following requirements will be weighted equally in evaluating the applicant's passion and potential for success within the program.

    By checking each box below, I acknowledge that I must submit all required materials to the Leadership Initiatives Admissions Team within 30 days of submitting my application. Once these materials are submitted, you will receive a materials collection form via email to guide you through the next steps.

  • If you encounter any issues filling out the 2026 Program Application, please call (202) 738-1115 for assistance.

  • Parent/Guardian Information

    If one of the Parent/Guardians will be the Payer, please put their information in first.
  • If you encounter any issues filling out the 2026 Program Application, please call (202) 738-1115 for assistance.

  • Student's School Information

  • Payer Information

  • Please continue on to the next page to select your payment plan and form of payment.

     

     

    If you encounter any issues filling out the 2026 Program Application, please call (202) 738-1115 for assistance.

  • Tuition & Payment Options

  • Thank you for enrolling in Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship Programs in partnership with Summer of a Lifetime. 

  • Leadership Initiatives offers a variety of flexible options to pay for program tuition. These payment options range from paying in full at the time of enrollment to a twelve month, zero-interest payment plan. Below are all payment options. 

     

    Pay in full: Program participants can opt to pay 100% of the tuition cost in one single payment at the time of enrolling. The tuition amount is typically charged within 10 Business Days of enrollment. A $150 tuition discount is applied for participants who opt to pay in full. 

     

    Payment Plans: Program participants can opt to pay for tuition in zero-interest monthly payment plans in evenly-distributed payments over an agreed period of time. LI's payment plans are not a loan from a financial institution or bank but do require the completion of a repayment agreement. Three, six, nine, and twelve-month payment plans are available. Participants can opt to pay the entirety of their remaining tuition balance off at any point during the payment period. Additional discounts are available for certain payment plans (see below). 

  • Payment Discounts 

    Payment Method

    - Pay in full: Receive an additional $150 off the program tuition

    - 3-Month Payment Plan: Receive an additional $75 off the program tuition 

    - 6-Month Payment Plan: Receive an additional $50 off the program tuition 

    - 9-Month Payment Plan: No additional discount

    - 12-Month Payment Plan: No additional discount 

  • Review our cancellation and refund policies here.

  • Program Cost: ${programCost}

    Scholarship: ${scholarshipCode}

    Payment Method Discount: ${paymentMethod}

    Total Tuition: ${totalTuition}

  • Based on your current selections, your monthly payment structure will be as follows:*

    Payment Plan Choice: {pleaseSelect92}{pleaseSelect}

    Monthly Payment: ${monthlyAmount}

    Monthly Payment plans begin on the next 15th of the month following your enrollment.

    Pay In Full plans begin within 7-10 days of enrollment.

    *This information assumes a deposit of $100.00. If you would like to make a greater deposit to lower future monthly payments, you may do so below. 

  • To finalize your enrollment, you must submit a $100 deposit. Please use payment information of the person who will be responsible for tuition payments.

    If you are paying in full, you will be charged the full amount once the student's background check has been completed. This process takes approximately 10 business days. 

    Monthly payments are deducted on the 15th of each month using the card on file. To make payment changes, please email our Director of Finance, Blake Spreeman at Bspreeman@lichange.org.

  • You will receive a full refund of the deposit if you are not accepted into a Leadership Initiatives Summer Internship.

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  • If you encounter any issues filling out the 2026 Program Application, please call (202) 738-1115 for assistance.

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