Next Generation Leaders
As a Catholic, Jesuit university, Creighton recognizes that a student body with a range of experiences benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty, and staff. The Next Generation Leaders Program includes elite opportunities for leaders seeking to positively impact the culture on Creighton’s campus and in their future careers. Next Generation Leaders receive a full-tuition scholarship together with programming as a four-year leadership program. Incoming first-year students receive awards based on their academic achievement, leadership and service. Applications are open to domestic and international students, with a minimum 3.8 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of admission. Applicants may pursue a major in any college at the University. Students must complete the Common Application or Bluejay Premier Application by December 1st and complete the Next Generation Leaders Program application by January 10th. Applicants must meet two of the three following criteria:
- First generation
- Exhibit financial need as determined by the results of the FAFSA
- Exceptional leadership roles at the high school, local, regional or national level
Next Generation Leaders will be selected based on:
- A commitment to academic, personal or community-based leadership, service and/or employment opportunities
- A commitment to acknowledging and/or celebrating differences among individuals
- A history of bringing together and/or serving individuals from different backgrounds
- Demonstrated initiative and community leadership
- Perseverance through challenging circumstances
- Passion for a Jesuit education and the Jesuit values
- Service to others
Selected candidates will receive:
- Full tuition scholarship for four years (eight consecutive semesters)
- Intentional programmatic support designed to enhance their leadership skills, understanding of, and commitment to social issues
- Four-year leadership development and coaching
- Purposeful connections with the Creighton University network on campus and throughout the Omaha area
- Group service projects
Renewal requires maintaining standard academic progress, remaining in good standing according to student conduct policies, and regular participation in the Next Generation Leaders program requirements.
