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Leadership Pittsburgh

Applicants can apply one of two ways:

  • Download a PDF copy of the application form  by clicking the button below and submit via info@lpinc.org
  • OR Continue scrolling to submit through our online form

Please read the application instructions and download the schedule before starting your application.

Application Deadline

First Friday in June. Early applications are encouraged. Incentive tuition price is provided for applications submitted by the first Friday in May. 

Eligibility

  • Individuals with significant spheres of influence within their organizations and in the community
  • Years of experience leading large scale markets, teams, or projects
  • Possess an eagerness to increase their civic engagement and are willing to invest their time in the Leadership Pittsburgh program
  • No formal “invitation” is required to initiate your application.

For more information, please contact Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. at 412.392.4505 or info@lpinc.org.

Timeline

  • First Friday in June: Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM
  • Month of July: Selection process
  • Month of August: Invitations emailed to accepted applicants
  • September: Leadership Pittsburgh Welcome Orientation & Reception (mandatory), Overnight Opening Retreat (mandatory)

Session Info

Application Info

  • Tuition is currently $7,000 and is non-refundable. (Please note that tuition pricing is subject to change in the future.) Payment is expected only after acceptance.
  • Early applications are encouraged. Incentive tuition price for applications submitted by the first Friday in May is $6,700. All parts of the application must be complete to be considered.
  • LPInc. is a nonprofit organization: alumni and institutional donations enable us to offer partial scholarships based on need. These are intended, primarily, for participants from the nonprofit sector, especially small nonprofit organizations. To apply for tuition assistance, please request a tuition assistance form from LPInc. (info@lpinc.org) and submit it with your application. Acceptance into Leadership Pittsburgh is not influenced by the need for tuition assistance.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.
  • Credits are assigned to each session and most activities.
  • In order to allow for busy professional schedules, a higher number of “credits” are offered than required for completion/graduation.
  • The Leadership Pittsburgh Selection Committee considers letters of recommendation in the application process. We strongly encourage each applicant to submit at least two, but no more than four, letters of recommendation. Successful applications in prior years tend to be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s company CEO/head of business unit in addition to recommendations from other LPInc. Alumni. Our alumni directory can be accessed online here.