Leadership Fauquier 2025-2026 Program Cohort Application

LEADERSHIP FAUQUIER 2025-2026 PROGRAM COHORT APPLICATION

The Leadership Fauquier Selection Committee will select from among the applicants those individuals who commit to using his or her skills and knowledge for the long-term benefit of Fauquier County, thus fulfilling the program mission to Create a Thriving Community Through Informed and Connected Leaders.  Selection is based on the information provided in this application.

A. APPLICATION INFORMATION

1. TIMELINE

• Open Enrollment: May 9, 2025
• Deadline: Sent via email or postmarked July 18, 2025
• Notification: August 1, 2025
• $65 non-refundable application fee

2. CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS
3. Live or work in Fauquier County for at least one year as of September 24, 2025. Applicants outside Fauquier County may submit a statement of relevance that explains their connection to Fauquier.
4. Show evidence of Leadership through active and unique engagement in the workplace, community or both.
5. Ability to commit the required time to Leadership Fauquier which includes 9 ½ program days, class project and participation in leadership forum.
6. Commitment to using your leadership skills and knowledge for the long-term benefit of the Fauquier County community.
7. Anticipate approximately 20-25 hours of some outside homework and class project and volunteer responsibilities are a part of the program.

3. PARTICIPATION AND TIME COMMITMENT

• The 2025 – 2026 Program Year Consists of
  • Two-Day Opening Retreat Sept 24 and 25, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Eight Full Program Days held once a month on the Third Wednesday of each Month. October – May. 
  • Program Wrap Up, Graduation and Reception; Date in May 27, 2026, 1:00– 6:00 p.m.
• Participants are required to attend all sessions including the opening retreat and graduation. No more than one (1) full day excused absence is permitted from monthly sessions. 
• Any participant who has (1) unexcused absence, (2) misses any part of the opening retreat (3) misses more than one monthly session will be automatically withdrawn from the program without a refund of program tuition.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to check their availability for Program Days prior to applying.

4. WORK OUTSIDE OF PROGRAM DAYS:

• Select readings and activities, to be completed by day of the Retreat.
• There will be a group project during the length of the entire ten-month program. In addition to the 10 program days, activities will be assigned between the program days to enhance the program experience.

5. TUITION: $1500.00

• Payment plans can be arranged to be paid in 4 installments.
• Scholarships are available where need is adequately demonstrated and should be included in with this application. All Leadership Fauquier Scholarship Applications are reviewed by a selection committee.
• Tuition must be paid in full by September 17, 2025 or other special arrangements made directly with the Executive Director in advanced of September 17, 2025.

6. APPLICATION SUBMISSION.

• Deadline for submission: July 18, 2025
• Submit via email to director@leadershipfauquier.org or can be mailed or hand delivered to Leadership Fauquier, 321 Walker Dr, #203, Warrenton, VA 20186.
• Application fee of $65 can be made by mailing a check to Leadership Fauquier, 321 Walker Drive, #203, Warrenton VA 20186 hand delivery of a check to Leadership Fauquier at the address above.
• Questions relating to the application process may be made to Deanna Hammer, Executive Director, leadershipfauquier@gmail.com; (540) 360-5885.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your submission must include:

1. Completed Application
2. Payment of application fee of $65