Leadership Seminars (University of Notre Dame)

Summer program · University of Notre Dame, Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government

About 150 rising high school seniors are admitted each year to this 10-day residential program on Notre Dame's campus, built around civics, constitutional government, and community leadership, with tuition, housing, and meals fully covered by the university. Applicants submit a transcript, a counselor report, and a teacher recommendation, with optional standardized test scores; admitted students are generally in the top 10% of their class with the most rigorous curriculum their school offers. Participants can earn one transferable college credit.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsCivics · Constitutional Government · Leadership · Political Science

SelectivityAbout 150 students admitted each year

Logistics

Cost to youFree (tuition/housing/meals covered); $75 application fee + $150 enrollment fee if admitted (fees rarely waived)

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNone

FormatResidential

Length10 days; two sessions (late June and mid-July)

WhereNotre Dame, IN (University of Notre Dame campus)

Applying

OpensOpens Oct 19

DueJanuary 20, 2027

You submitOnline application, transcript, counselor report, and a teacher recommendation letter; test scores optional

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