Women’s Leadership High School Award

The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2026.

The winner will be awarded $500 towards a passion project and will receive three tickets to the Adelphi University Women’s Leadership Conference Awards and Keynote Dinner.

Eligibility and Requirements

Open to all second and third-year high school students
All applicants are eligible to attend the 2026 Adelphi Women’s Leadership Conference held each March
Applicants must submit all materials online by February 27, 2026
Please note that previous winners of the award are ineligible to apply for the 2026 Adelphi Women’s Leadership Award but are highly encouraged to attend the conference

Questions about the award? Request info, and our team will guide you through the process.

Attendees enjoy brunch and networking at the Adelphi University Women’s Leadership Conference.

Nominate a Student for the Award

Student Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Preferred Name

Email(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Home Phone(Required)

Mobile Phone(Required)

High School(Required)

What year are you in high school?(Required)

Student's Guidance Counselor

Counselor Name(Required)

First Last

Counselor Email(Required)

Personal Statement(Required)

Upload a two-minute video responding to the following:

Describe a project you would like to undertake to make a lasting impact on your community. Explain your vision, the steps you plan to take, and the potential benefits for your school, neighborhood, and/or faith-based community

Accepted file types: mov, mp4, avi, Max. file size: 195 MB.

Resume(Required)

Please upload the latest version of your resume including recent extracurricular and volunteer participation.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, odt, rtf, Max. file size: 195 MB.

Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Submit one letter of recommendation from a supervisor of volunteer activities with firsthand knowledge of the student's leadership contributions to the community. You may also submit a recommendation letter from an academic advisor, teacher, or guidance counselor who can vouch for your behalf.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, odt, rtf, Max. file size: 195 MB.

Certification

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Award Contact

Kaitlyn Woods (She/Her)
MBA

Director of External Relations and Special Events

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kwoods@adelphi.edu

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