Nominations CLOSE August 14, 2026.
Once a student is nominated they will receive an email to complete an application. Please DO NOT use a student’s school email, the nomination notification & application will be blocked. Additionally, the nominator, student, and parent/guardian all get emails as nominations and applications are submitted.
IF A STUDENT WAS NOMINATED AND DID NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL, PLEASE REACH OUT TO INFO@FANNING.UGA.EDU IMMEDIATELY. APPLICATION DEADLINES WILL NOT BE EXTENDED.
Recruitment Criteria:
- Rising 10th and 11th grade students with leadership potential
- School attendance records indicate academic commitment
- Demonstrates motivation through personal behavior, desire and determination
- Interest or desire to learn about leadership
- Willingness to engage in new and different experiences
There is no cost for student participants. Meals, transportation for tours and program activities, and program materials are available through generous donations from Chick-fil-A. Students will be required to arrange transportation to the sessions.
Those selected for the 2027 Youth Lead Georgia™ class will be expected to attend all sessions, which are scheduled for the following dates:
- January 23-25
- March 14-15
- June 8-11 – Bus Tour
- September 12-13
- November 14-15
In addition, Youth Lead Georgia participants will be invited to participate in the youth leadership summit at UGA on July 15-16.
Students who have been nominated must submit their application by September 4, 2026.
Cohort will be announced November 16, 2026.
For any questions, please see the information provided on this page.