LSF Class of 2025/2026 Application

To successfully complete the Leadership Program, attendance is required at the Retreat and at a minimum of eight of the ten monthly Sessions. If an applicant withdraws from the program, no portion of the tuition shall be refunded. I understand the commitment this program requires and am able to fulfill the requirements: *

Yes, I agree.

First Name *

Last Name *

Company Name *

Title *

Gender

Male

Female

Age *

Birthday *

Preferred Email *

Cell Phone Number *

Home Address Line 1

Home Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Tell us a little bit about yourself

In 1-2 paragraphs, tell us a little bit about yourself. e.g. background, family, hobbies, recreation, etc.

OTHER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Have you ever applied for Leadership San Francisco before? If so, when? *

Have you ever participated in any other Leadership programs? *

Yes

No

If YES, please describe the program(s) and when you completed it.

EDUCATION

Please list your School, Year, and Degree, starting with most recent (2 schools max)

Institution # 1 *

Graduation Year #1 *

Degree #1 *

Institution #2

Graduation Year #2

Degree #2

What do you consider to be your highest achievement to date in your Education? *

EMPLOYMENT

Current Employer *

Hire Date at Current Employer *

Responsibilities (Current Employer) *

Is your company a member of the SF Chamber of Commerce? *

Yes

No

(has no affect on your application)

Type of Business *

PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

Previous Employer

Hire Date (Previous Employer)

Responsibilities (Previous Employer)

What do you consider to be your highest achievement to date in your professional career? *

VOLUNTEER / ACTIVITIES / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Please list which organizations you have been an active member. (e.g. community, civic, religious, social, athletic, employment related) Include your top 3

Community Involvement #1 - Organization Name *

Please indicate if this was on paid time by your employer or 100% on your own time.

Community Involvement #1 - Responsibilites *

Community Involvement #1 - Time Line *

Community Involvement #2 - Organization Name *

Please indicate if this was on paid time by your employer or 100% on your own time.

Community Involvement #2 - Responsibilities *

Community Involvement #2 - Time Line *

Community Involvement #3 - Organization Name *

Please indicate if this was on paid time by your employer or 100% on your own time.

Community Involvement #3 - Responsibilities *

Community Involvement #3 - Time Line *

Of all of your community involvement, what are you the most proud of and why? *

Define community involvement and explain how you developed and demonstarated your leadership abilities within the community. *

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Please answer the following questions in 100 words or less

What made you decide to apply for Leadership SF? *

Were you referred by an LSF Alumni? If Yes, please list their name.

In your judgement, what are some of the most pressing problems facing San Francisco and why do you think so? *

What are your aspirations in the next 5-10 years? *

Describe something you have done to make San Francsico a better place to live or work: *

How will you leverage the city knowledge you gain plus the LSF network to help San Francisco in the future? *

Is there anything else you would like to tell the selection committee that you haven't already mentioned?

REFERENCES

List the names of three references who can be contacted by the selection committee, if needed:

Reference # 1 - Name *

Reference # 1 - Title *

Reference # 1 - Phone # *

Reference # 2 - Name *

Reference # 2 - Title *

Reference # 2 - Phone # *

Reference # 3 - Name *

Reference # 3 - Title *

Reference # 3 - Phone # *

COMMITMENT

To successfully complete the LSF program, a participant is expected to attend all Sessions (2 absences may be allowed). The two-day, overnight orientation Retreat is mandatory and is scheduled for Friday, September 5th and Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

Tuition for each participant is $6,000, plus a $50 processing fee, due upon acceptance, non-refundable and non-transferable. Tuition will be paid by: *

Employer

Applicant

Employer & Applicant

Do you have the full support of your employer/supervisor to meet the participation requirements of LSF? *

Yes

No

Direct Supervisor Name *

Direct Supervisor E-Mail *

SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTS

LSF has limited funds for scholarships designated for Non Profit, Small Business, and Self Funded. Scholarships range from $500 - $2,500. Please ONLY apply if you MUST receive a scholarship to partipcate in LSF.

Would you like to apply for a scholarship?

Yes

No

If Yes, how much are you requesting? Scholarships range from $500 - $2,500. Please only request what you really need.

Funds are limited. Please only request what you MUST receive.

Please break down the amount of tuition covered by 1.) Your employer 2.) By requested Scholarship, and 3.) Will cover yourself

Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your financial situation that may help us make a decision?