Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Scholars Program

Overview of Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Scholars Program

Please carefully read all information below before completing the Application form portion at the bottom.

The Allegacy Center for Leadership & Character at the Wake Forest University School of Business was formed to focus the School’s longstanding practice of developing leaders of character who achieve results with integrity. Through the ACLC Scholars Program, the Center is fortunate to support students to accelerate the development of leaders who have a passion for elevating people, organizations, and communities.

Scholarship recipients are expected to benefit from the program through:

Enhanced development of leadership mindsets and skills
Greater self-awareness
Fuller understanding of the leader development process
A greater appreciation for coaching and mentorship
Opportunity to establish a leader network
Significantly contribute to enhance the community through a student project
Potential for exposure to future job opportunities

Eligibility and Deadlines

Specifically, the criteria to be considered for the ACLC Scholars Progam are:

Strong desire to develop as a business leader of character
Leadership experience (e.g., captain of teams, club leadership, work leadership, etc.)
Evidence of a history of demonstrating character
Membership in leadership organizations (e.g., Scouts, etc.)
Community engagement
Global perspective through study, travel, or living in other countries

Interested candidates must submit a completed admission application to the Wake Forest graduate business program of their choice (MSM, MSA, MSBA, MBA) and the required Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character Scholars program application and related essay no later than April 11, 2025. The ACLC application form will be available starting October 31, 2024. Selection and notification of recipients will take place throughout that period and no later than May 1.

Contact: For more information or if you have any questions, please contact John White, Executive Director of Enrollment Management at whitejg@wfu.edu or 336-758-5084.

Application Form

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Have you submitted your application to the relevant WFU graduate business program?

Yes

I have started but not submitted

How did you hear about the ACLC Scholarship program?

Interest Statement

Please state in 3-5 sentences why you are interested in becoming an ACLC Scholar.

Please list any leadership positions you have held.

By clicking submit below you attest that information provided is accurate and valid. All scholars agree to the commitments of the program which include: attending and fully participating in a required offsite meeting, monthly enrichment sessions, individual coaching sessions, and a final team project. Scholars understand that they will receive half of their scholarship at the start of the academic year, and must fully participate in the program during the fall semester to receive the second half of their scholarship in January.