RONALD W. REAGAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

A truly unique scholarship opportunity, the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Program was founded by President Reagan during his first term in office. This program is one of the premier educational experiences that any student at Eureka College can have and among the most unique, innovative scholarship programs in the country. Recipients of this scholarship practice and exemplify Eureka College’s core values and commitment to learn, serve, and lead.

Reagan Fellows receive:

• A four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend Eureka College.

• Stipends to cover the program’s special travel and mentoring opportunities.

• Two on-site mentorships with prominent leaders. Past sites include: Switzerland, Australia, Mexico, Boston, London, Hawaii, Israel and Zimbabwe

First-year and Second-Year Fellows travel on fellow-only trips to domestic and international destinations. Fellows must live on campus, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and display attributes of leadership, service and active citizenship. Up to four Reagan Fellows are accepted annually and are expected to participate fully in all program activities.

 

Prestigious Awards

Up to four Reagan Fellows are named each year. Reagan Fellows are chosen for their leadership accomplishments and potential, scholarly abilities, and commitment to service. Semifinalists are invited to campus for one of two in-person competition events that become a central factor in the selection process. Notification of scholarship winners is made four weeks following the on-campus event that the semi-finalists attend. The scholarship will replace any scholarships or grants previously awarded by Eureka College.

 

Competition Requirements

• Open to incoming first-year students only.

• Must submit an Application for Admission and be admitted to Eureka College.

• Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Complete the following required documents using the RSVP Form by January 22, 2024.

1. In 1000 - 1500 words, describe a situation when you assumed a leadership position or role. How did you lead? What were your challenges and successes? What did you learn from it? 

2. In 100 words or less, tell us why you would like to receive the Reagan Leadership Scholarship and become a Reagan Fellow.

3. Submit a resume.

4. Submit a digital photo of yourself.

5. Please upload the essays, resume and photo in the box provided on the RSVP form with file names as follows:  lastname.firstname.essay1; lastname.firstname.essay2;  lastname.firstname.resume; lastname.firstname.photo.

    

Program Details

Save the dates of February 16 & 17, 2024 for the Ronald W. Reagan Scholarship Competition!  

• The Friday night Virtual Social Networking Event is required for students to attend, which will be held on February 16, 2024 at 6:30pm. If you cannot attend this event please contact Dianne Lerman, Director of the Reagan Leadership Program at dlerman@eureka.edu. You do not need to separately RSVP for the Friday night Virtual Social Networking Event.
  • This event will allow you to network and speak with current Eureka College Reagan Fellows. 
  • Additional details will be sent to all registrants following the February 1, 2023 RSVP deadline.
• Registration on Saturday, February 17, 2024 begins at 8:15 am.
• Questions? Contact your Admissions Counselor!

 

Are you a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination? If so, you might want to also look at our Disciples Leadership Program. 

 

Materials should be submitted to the Eureka College Admissions Office using our RSVP form.