Thank you for your interest in MEC's Leadership Mississippi!
Leadership Mississippi welcomes applicants of all walks of life and varying business backgrounds, ranging from corporate-level executives, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders and community engagers and more. Our goal is to develop and maintain a network of Mississippians committed to improving the quality of life in our state. Ideal candidates are those who are passionate not only about their home community but about the success of our state.
Acceptance into the program is determined by a multi-step application process where the number of applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available.
2024 Class Selection Timeline
Applications Open…….……………………………………. September 8
Application Deadline ………………. November 21 (11:59 p.m. CST)
Acceptance and Decline Letters Issued……………. December 3
Tuition Deadline……………………………………………. December 11
Press Release/Class Announcement Launch……December 22
Financial Obligation and Assistance
Tuition for this class year is $3500. As part of accepting the invitation into the program cohort, each participant is required to pay this tuition. Tuition covers lodging and accommodations, group transportation, and meals (refreshments, lunch, and dinner each program day). *Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the host session city/location. The Leadership Mississippi Program does not currently offer tuition assistance.
2024 Leadership Mississippi Program Schedule
Jackson
Orientation
Tuesday, April 16th – Thursday, April 18th
Natchez
Thursday, July 25th – Friday, July 26th
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Thursday, September 12th – Friday, September 13th
Tupelo
Thursday, November 7th – Friday, November 8th
TBD
Graduation
Friday, December 6th