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The reputation of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Forestry will tell potential employers you have a solid educational background and your degree will demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge in your field. However, employers have told us they are also looking for competence in soft skills, such as communication, problem-solving, leadership, and critical thinking.
Do you want to set yourself apart from other graduates? Are you looking for opportunities for professional development and to enhance your career potential? This program is for you!
What You'll Gain in OSU's Leadership Academy
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Discover your leadership strengths and areas for growth through guided self-assessments.
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Work closely with a faculty mentor who offers personalized support and professional advice.
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Receive scholarship funding to support your participation and leadership development.
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Learn how to confidently communicate your leadership experiences and personal story.
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Connect with industry professionals and guest speakers through exclusive networking events.
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Gain real-world experience by leading service-based projects that make a difference.
This is a one-year program open to on-campus undergraduate students with at least Sophomore standing (by time of enrollment in Academy) in all majors in the Colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Forestry. Whether you are studying food, agriculture, natural resources, fisheries and wildlife sciences, or forestry our content isn't tailored to any specific major-we leave that up to your departments. We are focused on delivering you leadership education that you can then apply to your individual program. So we encourage YOU to apply!
The deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort is April 25th, 2025.
Have questions? Email the Leadership Academy Co-Director, Faith Vanselow.
We look forward to seeing your application!