About the Program:

Canon Leadership Scholars will participate in Christopher Newport University’s President’s Leadership Program. These students must demonstrate excellence and exceptional potential in the areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship. They will pursue a rigorous academic curriculum that leads to a minor in leadership studies. Moreover, the Program provides each student with an array of enrichment activities including guest speakers, foreign study opportunities, a summer outdoor leadership experience, special internships, here or abroad, and requires 100 hours of community service.

Canon Leadership Scholars will choose a variety of academic courses in leadership over 4 years that lead to a minor in leadership studies. These courses include the study of great leaders in history, theories of leadership, ethical decision-making, motivation, servant leadership and accomplishing purposeful change.

Canon Leadership Scholars will receive a $5,000 merit scholarship each year for a total of $20,000. In order to apply for the Canon Leadership Scholarship, high school seniors should present a 3.75 GPA in a rigorous curriculum of study with a minimum combined SAT score on critical reading and math of 1300.