Colony Leadership Academy

2027 NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Colony Leadership Academy!

Help us identify the next generation of leaders. Nominate a high school junior by October 15.

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The Colony Leadership Academy is a year-long program designed for high school students across Georgia to develop leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of key community issues.

Participants engage in structured activities that cover a wide range of topics, including health, economic development, public safety, government affairs, arts and culture, and more. They also build a network of connections with leaders from diverse backgrounds throughout the state. The curriculum is supported by professional trainers from UGA’s Fanning Institute and local community partners.

Upon completion of the program, participants will receive up to a $1,000 scholarship to the College/University of their choice.

Program Goals

  • To encourage students to recognize their own potential and develop their leadership skills.
  • To develop a committed group of young leaders who will be challenged to apply their new leadership skills through interactions with community leaders, decision makers, and peers from other schools.
  • To create an environment that nurtures potential young leaders to participate in school/community service and volunteerism.

Mission Statement

The Colony Leadership Academy works to effect positive change in a community by providing high school students opportunities to build leadership skills through service learning projects, seminars, workshops and interaction with local leaders and decision makers.

Program Qualifications

These qualifications must be met to be accepted to the program:

  • Students must be currently enrolled in their Junior year and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (the student must be classified as a High School Junior by August 2026)
  • Students must be nominated by a community member during the nomination period

Know a student who’s ready to grow, lead, and make an impact? Nominations are open now through October 15th!

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2027 Program Dates

  • Coming soon!

Colony Leadership Academy Impact

  • 200+ High School Students have participated in the Colony Leadership Academy, including this year’s class.
  • Over $100,000 in Scholarships awarded to support the educational goals of our graduates.
  • $31,000 Donated to local organizations since 2021 through the Academy.