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provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community
organizing. In partnership with Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), NLNY, the only
National Education for Women (NEW) LeadershipTM program in New York State, is administered by the Center
for Women in Government & Civil Society (CWGCS), Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at
Albany, State University of New York. Graduates join the national NEW Leaders Network.
Program
Participants will take part in training sessions, experiential workshops and fieldtrips to help them explore and
develop their own leadership capacity. Students will receive an introduction to the women's rights movement,
politics and policymaking, campaign and community organizing, coalition building in diverse and global
communities, and advocacy skills. Networking and mentoring opportunities and special events will take place
throughout the week. Participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement upon successful completion of the
program and are encouraged to implement a project back on their home campus or community for which they
can receive a mini-grant.
Eligibility
NLNY is open to:
 All undergraduate students (or recent graduates) enrolled in any New York State college or university
and
 All New York State residents who are enrolled as undergraduates in out-of-state schools.
All applicants should have a demonstrated interest and experience in developing leadership skills.
Applicants are expected to have a GPA of at least 3.0. Under certain circumstances, applicants with GPA
below 3.0 will be considered; however the applicant must provide a strong justification for why they
should be considered.
Application Material
Applicants need to submit:
1. An official copy of their undergraduate transcripts;
2. A current résumé; and
3. Three professional and academic references. (At least one reference must be an academic reference.)
Cost
NLNY is supported by individual donations as well as contributions from organizations, businesses and
academic partners with some scholarships designated for individuals with specific identification.
CWGCS strongly encourages women from diverse backgrounds —including women of color, LGBTQ+
women, first generation college students, and returning and international students— to apply to the
NEW Leadership™ New York.
Deadline for submission: March 2, 2016
NEW LeadershipTM New York 2016
APPLICATION
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4. Campus address (if different than permanent):
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Please notify us immediately if you change your address or telephone number.
7. Please list your academic major(s):
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8. Please list your academic minor(s), if applicable:
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11. Academic areas of interest: Click here to enter text.
12. Race (please select all that apply):
☐ American Indian or Alaska Native
☐ Asian
☐ Black or African American
☐ Hispanic/Latina
☐ Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
☐ White
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13. Do you wish to identify as LGBTQ+? ☐ Yes
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14. Do you wish to identify as having a physical or learning disability?
☐ Physically disabled ☐ Learning disabled ☐ Other
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15. Is there anything else about your education or experience that you feel is important to your
application?
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Essay (please limit your answers to 250 words):
16. What about NLNY interests you? Why would you like to be selected to participate?
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17. Describe any political or community activities and/or organizations with which you have been
involved and provide a description of your role.
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18. How do you hope the knowledge and tools gained through this experience will help you in the
future?
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19. What do you see as the most crucial public policy issue affecting women today? Why is this
important to you and what should be done?
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For Applicants Interested in Applying for Mini Grant Funding
**Please note: Participants are given the opportunity to further develop their mini grant award
proposal prior to the final submission.
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Tell us about your project idea. What do you want to change on your campus/in your
community? What issues related to girls/women do you want to focus on? Why? How did
you come to this conclusion? How will this effort promote a solution to an issue affecting
your campus/community?
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20. References
Provide the names, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references. (At least one
reference must be an academic reference.)
Reference 1:
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Reference 2:
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Reference 3:
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21. So that we can improve our program outreach, please tell us where you heard about NLNY.
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All supporting documents, except transcripts, should be sent via email by March 2, 2016 to:
Bilge Avci
BAvci@albany.edu
Program Coordinator
Women’s Leadership Academy
NEW LeadershipTM New York
Center for Women in Government & Civil Society
Draper Hall 302
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
For additional information, contact Bilge Avci directly at 518.591.8762 and at BAvci@albany.edu
Thank you for applying to NEW LeadershipTM New York 2016!