Leadership San Francisco

APPLICATION FOR CLASS OF 2013

Leadership San Francisco is an organization dedicated to educating and developing community trustees who will make a significant contribution to strengthen and transform our community.

Follow these steps to apply:

Download the 2013 application here and save it on your computer (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Fill out the application directly on your computer and save when needed.
Print, sign, and mail your application with a $50 non-refundable application processing fee to Leadership San Francisco.
Mail your application to:

Leadership San Francisco
235 Montgomery St., 12th flr
San Francisco, CA 94104

Scholarships

Leadership San Francisco (LSF) awards a limited number of partial scholarships to qualified candidates from the business, government and nonprofit sectors.

LSF also offers the designated scholarships listed below. These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the donors. With the exception of the San Francisco Small Business Network Scholarship, no separate application is required.

Angela Cain Memorial Scholarship Established by members of the class of 2003 in memory of their fellow participant, Angela Cain. This scholarship is awarded to a qualified candidate who has been accepted into the Leadership San Francisco signature program. Criteria are determined annually by designated members of the LSF class of 2003.
Joan and Ritch Eich Scholarship Established by Joan Eich, LSF 2003 alumna and Ritch Eich, LSF 2002 alumnus. Awarded to a qualified candidate who demonstrates a compelling financial need.
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Robert Mason Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate from the government or nonprofit sector.
San Francisco Small Business Network Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate who is the owner of a small business (as defined by the City and County of San Francisco). Included with the application, in a document limited to one page, applicants must describe why they deserve to receive the scholarship. For background information on SBN, visit www.sfsbn.org.
Municipal Executives' Association Funds may be available through the MEA Management Training Program.

You will be notified in writing when your application form is received.

Criteria for Selection:

Evidence of commitment to San Francisco's well-being.
Community and civic service leadership potential as evidenced by breadth and level of involvement in volunteer activities.
Employment history that places candidate in a potential leadership position through his or her work or profession.
A commitment to live and/or work in San Francisco.
Residence in San Francisco is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Applicants are urged to address these criteria in answering the questions on the application form.

To accomplish the program's objectives, the full participation of each individual selected is necessary. Participation includes:

attending a two-day overnight Retreat Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2012
ten full-day Sessions, one per month from September through June
serving on a planning committee for at least one Session.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Limit responses to the space provided. Questions of age, birthdate, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation are voluntary and are included only to allow the selection committee to select a cross section of San Franciscans into the program, as well as determining eligibility for scholarships when applicable. Leadership San Francisco (LSF) will include participants from business, government, community service organizations, etc. Photocopies are acceptable. Applications received in any other manner will not be reviewed by the selection committee. You may have up to 3 pages of attachments (e.g. letters of recommendation, etc.). Your resumé and a non-refundable application processing fee of $50 is required with your application. Tuition of $3,850 is due upon acceptance into the LSF program (please see Tuition/Commitment section). Make check payable to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, LSF, a 501(c)(3).

To successfully complete the program, attendance is required at the Retreat and at a minimum of eight of the ten monthly Sessions. If an applicant withdraws from the program, no portion of the tuition shall be refunded.


APPLICATION FOR CLASS OF 2013 Leadership San Francisco is an organization dedicated to educating and developing community trustees who will make a significant contribution to strengthen and transform our community. Follow these steps to apply: Download the 2013 application here and save it on your computer (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader). Fill out the application directly on your computer and save when needed. Print, sign, and mail your application with a $50 non-refundable application processing fee to Leadership San Francisco. Mail your application to: Leadership San Francisco 235 Montgomery St., 12th flr San Francisco, CA 94104 Scholarships Leadership San Francisco (LSF) awards a limited number of partial scholarships to qualified candidates from the business, government and nonprofit sectors. LSF also offers the designated scholarships listed below. These scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the donors. With the exception of the San Francisco Small Business Network Scholarship, no separate application is required. Angela Cain Memorial Scholarship Established by members of the class of 2003 in memory of their fellow participant, Angela Cain. This scholarship is awarded to a qualified candidate who has been accepted into the Leadership San Francisco signature program. Criteria are determined annually by designated members of the LSF class of 2003. Joan and Ritch Eich Scholarship Established by Joan Eich, LSF 2003 alumna and Ritch Eich, LSF 2002 alumnus. Awarded to a qualified candidate who demonstrates a compelling financial need. Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Robert Mason Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate from the government or nonprofit sector. San Francisco Small Business Network Scholarship Awarded to a qualified candidate who is the owner of a small business (as defined by the City and County of San Francisco). Included with the application, in a document limited to one page, applicants must describe why they deserve to receive the scholarship. For background information on SBN, visit www.sfsbn.org. Municipal Executives' Association Funds may be available through the MEA Management Training Program. You will be notified in writing when your application form is received. Criteria for Selection: Evidence of commitment to San Francisco's well-being. Community and civic service leadership potential as evidenced by breadth and level of involvement in volunteer activities. Employment history that places candidate in a potential leadership position through his or her work or profession. A commitment to live and/or work in San Francisco. Residence in San Francisco is highly desirable but not mandatory. Applicants are urged to address these criteria in answering the questions on the application form. To accomplish the program's objectives, the full participation of each individual selected is necessary. Participation includes: attending a two-day overnight Retreat Friday, September 7 and Saturday, September 8, 2012 ten full-day Sessions, one per month from September through June serving on a planning committee for at least one Session. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Limit responses to the space provided. Questions of age, birthdate, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation are voluntary and are included only to allow the selection committee to select a cross section of San Franciscans into the program, as well as determining eligibility for scholarships when applicable. Leadership San Francisco (LSF) will include participants from business, government, community service organizations, etc. Photocopies are acceptable. Applications received in any other manner will not be reviewed by the selection committee. You may have up to 3 pages of attachments (e.g. letters of recommendation, etc.). Your resumé and a non-refundable application processing fee of $50 is required with your application. Tuition of $3,850 is due upon acceptance into the LSF program (please see Tuition/Commitment section). Make check payable to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, LSF, a 501(c)(3). To successfully complete the program, attendance is required at the Retreat and at a minimum of eight of the ten monthly Sessions. If an applicant withdraws from the program, no portion of the tuition shall be refunded.