Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute
Learn to lead
Welcome to the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, the premier center for student leadership development in the Midwest. Since 1997, we have empowered individuals to contribute to a more socially responsible world with integrity and conviction. We provide innovative, intentional and inclusive leadership learning opportunities for all our students.
Apply today! Applications for the Leader Advancement Scholarship close January 15
Don't miss your chance to live, learn, and lead with the nation's best. The $8,000 Leader Advancement Scholarship is the only program that provides a scholarship paired with a living learning community and an academic protocol.
You served on the student council, were a member of the honor society, led the band as a drum major, were the captain of an athletic team, worked a job or cared for a family member. Leadership doesn't end with high school; that was only the beginning. Central Michigan University offers more scholarships for leadership than any college or university in the Midwest.