Eligibility

Individuals who have demonstrated a capacity for leadership, an interest in community service and a willingness to commit time to the LFI program are invited to apply. All applicants must submit a résumé and two letters of recommendation when applying. Applicants must also meet the follow criteria:

• serve as an established leader, senior level, owner or entrepreneur in your business or sector
• committed to engaging in difficult conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion
• be willing to commit the required time to the program
• be prepared to engage in a project with a team to research and present findings on a community topic through an equity lens
• be committed to utilizing leadership skills and knowledge for the long-term benefit of the community
  
• attend the opening weekend dates in September

Tuition

Tuition for the LFI Program is $5,400. If accepted and enrolled into the program, you and/or your organization will be obligated for the full tuition fee of $5,400 payable by the start of the program.

Tuition covers all program costs, plus:

• all program costs, materials and DiSC behavioral assessment
• complimentary invitation to the annual alumni reception
  
• member pricing on Leadership Fairfax events including the NVLA luncheon and Board of Supervisors Breakfast
  
• two tickets to Commencement (one ticket for graduate, one ticket for guest)
  

Tuition assistance

We offer limited tuition assistance, based on demonstrated financial need. If you indicate on your application that assistance is requested, you will receive an email link to that application. Tuition assistance requests are evaluated separately and are not a factor in the selection process.