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Leadership for Life
The Phillips Scholar experience is designed to help students grow not only as successful college students, but as thoughtful, values-driven leaders prepared to make meaningful contributions in their communities, professions, and the world.
Leadership development extends far beyond college. Through a combination of learning, reflection, relationships, and real-world experiences, scholars develop the confidence, adaptability, and skills needed to lead in a rapidly changing world.
Leadership is not a position. It is a lifelong practice.
Learning Through Experience
Fall Leadership Conference
Each fall, scholars gather from across the country for a multi-day leadership experience focused on personal growth, community, reflection, and practical leadership development.
The Endowed Spring Leadership Gathering
The Spring Gathering provides an opportunity for scholars to reconnect, reflect on their growth, and engage in leadership conversations with peers, alumni, and professional practitioners.
Cohort Groups
Small cohort communities help scholars build lasting relationships, learn from one another, and navigate the challenges and opportunities of college life together.
Volunteer Leadership Projects
Apply leadership through meaningful service projects that strengthen communities and turn passions, callings and interests into action.
Mentorship Support
Meaningful connections that provide encouragement, perspective, and guidance as scholars navigate college, leadership, and life.
Workshops
Opprtunities throughout the year help scholars strengthen practical leadership skills and explore new perspectives
Leadership Rooted in Community
One of the most valuable aspects of the Phillips Scholar experience is the opportunity to build relationships with peers from different colleges, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
These connections create a supportive network that often extends far beyond graduation. Scholars learn alongside one another, challenge one another to grow, and form friendships that become a source of encouragement throughout college and beyond.
Leadership Rooted in Service
Leadership is not measured solely by titles or positions. It is demonstrated through the choices we make, the relationships we build, and the impact we have on those around us.
As scholars grow through the program, they develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their leadership capacity, and gain practical tools for making a difference in their campus communities, workplaces, faith communities, and beyond.
The goal is not simply to create student leaders for today, but to cultivate thoughtful, engaged leaders prepared to navigate complexity, serve others, and make meaningful contributions throughout their lives.
Leadership Rooted in Purpose
Leadership begins with understanding who you are, what you value, and how you can use your gifts to make a difference. Through reflection, strengths-based learning, and meaningful experiences, scholars develop greater self-awareness and a deeper sense of purpose.
As scholars grow in confidence and clarity, they become better equipped to lead authentically and make decisions aligned with their values.