Nominate a Candidate
Know a great leader? Nominate them for LNH! If you know someone who would be a strong fit for Leadership New Hampshire, we invite you to submit a nomination. We’ll follow up with them directly to share application details.
Nominations are accepted year-round, and while they’re appreciated, they’re not required to apply.
How to Apply
Applications for the Class of 2027 are now closed.
Applications for the Class of 2028 will open in January 2027.
Before applying, please review the program information page, which includes information on tuition cost, time commitment and attendance policy, and other important details.
Step One: Application and Essay
Leadership New Hampshire values participants who are eager to learn, share their knowledge, and work collaboratively for the betterment of New Hampshire.
Your application includes the following:
- Information about your professional background, community involvement, prior cohort experiences, and how you learned about Leadership New Hampshire.
- A 200–300 word essay reflecting on how the knowledge, perspectives, and relationships gained through LNH would strengthen your leadership impact in NH.
- Scheduling preferences and scholarship-related information to help ensure the application process is accessible and workable.
Step Two: Letters of Reference
Leadership New Hampshire values participants who are eager to learn, share their knowledge, and work collaboratively for the betterment of New Hampshire.
Reference Letters should address the following:
- Specific examples of your demonstrated leadership abilities in professional, community, or other settings.
- Ways that you have made contributions to your community and/or to New Hampshire as a whole.
- Your commitment to working collaboratively with others to tackle challenges and improve the state.
Letters can be written by professional or personal contacts who know you well and can speak to the qualities outlined above. They can be relatives or friends. You may be asked during your interview why you chose these two individuals and what they mean to you.
Step Three: Interview
Interviews are one hour and are conducted by two (2) members of the LNH alumni community. Instructions for the interview will be sent via email with a confirmation of the date, time, and location.
Optional: Scholarship Application
Leadership New Hampshire aims to create the “best class ever” each year. To this end, LNH is committed to ensuring that financial aid is available to lower the barrier of cost for participants who would otherwise be unable to join the program. As our financial aid resources are limited, however, every dollar awarded to one applicant reduces the amount available to others. As such, we encourage applicants to thoughtfully assess their need and seek employer, personal, and external support first, allowing us to prioritize those for whom other funding options are unavailable.
This scholarship process is separate from the program’s acceptance process and candidates will be notified of any award amount at the time of their acceptance to the program. Accepted candidates will have time to review the award amount before a commitment to participate is required. A link to the Scholarship Application is provided in the program application and confirmation information.