Leadership Cabarrus Application
Thank you for your interest in Leadership Cabarrus. This program is designed to cultivate and empower the next generation of leaders in our community. By participating, you will gain valuable insights, develop essential skills, and connect with fellow aspiring leaders. Complete the application below to begin a transformative journey that will enhance your leadership capabilities and strengthen your impact in Cabarrus County.
General Application Instructions
- Applications must be submitted by June 26 at 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted via the online Google Form. If you are unable to access the Google Form, please reach out to the Chamber staff at leadership@cabarrusncchamber.org. One letter of recommendation is required, and the person submitting it must email it to leadership@cabarrusncchamber.org with the applicant’s name and “Leadership Cabarrus” in the subject line.
- Applicants who thoroughly answer questions have been the most successful getting accepted into the program.
- In addition to the written application, all applicants will be interviewed individually by a panel from the Leadership Cabarrus Steering Committee. Once applications have been received, applicants will be contacted to schedule their interview time. The combination of strength of application and interview will determine class acceptance. Chamber members are always given priority placement and consideration.
- Selected applicants will receive an acceptance notification by the end of July. Tuition for Leadership Cabarrus is $1,350 and must be received by August 14, 2026. Non-Chamber member tuition payment is $2,000, subject to availability.
Scholarship Application Instructions
Thanks to the generosity of the Leadership Cabarrus Alumni Association, a partial scholarship of $675 will be awarded to a small business applicant.
- The applicant must be the owner or manager of a small business with a Cabarrus Chamber membership in good standing.
- Applications must be submitted by May 29 at 5 p.m. to be considered for the scholarship. All applicants will be notified by June 12th of their application status, and those who are not awarded the scholarships may decide to have their applications resubmitted for the 2027 class with the understanding that if they are selected for the class, they are responsible for the full $1,350 tuition cost. Those who apply and are not chosen are not obligated to resubmit if they are not able to attend at full cost.
- In addition to the written application and letter of recommendation, all applicants will be interviewed individually by a panel from the Leadership Cabarrus Alumni Association. Once applications have been received, applicants will be contacted to schedule their interview time.
- Recipients of the scholarship or their organization will be responsible for paying the additional $675 for tuition by August 14, 2026.
General Application Instructions
- Applications must be submitted by June 26 at 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted via the online Google Form. If you are unable to access the Google Form, please reach out to the Chamber staff at leadership@cabarrusncchamber.org. One letter of recommendation is required, and the person submitting it must email it to leadership@cabarrusncchamber.org with the applicant’s name and “Leadership Cabarrus” in the subject line.
- Applicants who thoroughly answer questions have been the most successful getting accepted into the program.
- In addition to the written application, all applicants will be interviewed individually by a panel from the Leadership Cabarrus Steering Committee. Once applications have been received, applicants will be contacted to schedule their interview time. The combination of strength of application and interview will determine class acceptance. Chamber members are always given priority placement and consideration.
- Selected applicants will receive an acceptance notification by the end of July. Tuition for Leadership Cabarrus is $1,350 and must be received by August 14, 2026. Non-Chamber member tuition payment is $2,000, subject to availability.
Scholarship Application Instructions
Thanks to the generosity of the Leadership Cabarrus Alumni Association, a partial scholarship of $675 will be awarded to a small business applicant.
- The applicant must be the owner or manager of a small business with a Cabarrus Chamber membership in good standing.
- Applications must be submitted by May 29 at 5 p.m. to be considered for the scholarship. All applicants will be notified by June 12th of their application status, and those who are not awarded the scholarships may decide to have their applications resubmitted for the 2027 class with the understanding that if they are selected for the class, they are responsible for the full $1,350 tuition cost. Those who apply and are not chosen are not obligated to resubmit if they are not able to attend at full cost.
- In addition to the written application and letter of recommendation, all applicants will be interviewed individually by a panel from the Leadership Cabarrus Alumni Association. Once applications have been received, applicants will be contacted to schedule their interview time.
- Recipients of the scholarship or their organization will be responsible for paying the additional $675 for tuition by August 14, 2026.
Helpful Tips & Information
Type your answer for each question in a Word Document or Notepad first, and then copy and paste it into the online form when you are ready. In the event of a technical difficulty, having this backup means you won’t have to start from scratch. After you click the submit button at the bottom of the form, please ensure that you see a “Thank You” message acknowledging your submission. Google Chrome is the recommended browser for this form.
Review the program requirements, selection criteria and tentative class schedule, and ensure you can commit to attending within the specified time requirements should you be accepted into the program. All program days are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class members may miss a total of eight hours during the program. Sickness is an excused absence.
