LEADERSHIP TOMORROW

The class year will begin with an Opening Reception to welcome students and thank their sponsors. During the following seven months, the students will attend a day on the ropes course and five additional sessions that educate them on social services, health care, education, local economy, and government in Angelina County. Also included in the program will be three community volunteer projects.

By attending or participating in any Leadership Tomorrow session or event, you are giving the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce permission to use any likeness or photography taken during such sessions or events for publicity purposes.

• Sophomores going into their Junior year will be eligible to apply
• Applicant must be a junior in high school in Angelina County
• Applicant must be a resident of Angelina County
• Applicant must pay $100 toward program expenses
• Corporate sponsor must pay $300 toward program expenses
• Applicant must demonstrate leadership potential in school, community, or family activities with an interest in furthering knowledge of Angelina County
• Applicant must commit to 100% attendance of all sessions and assignments

• Applications will be available on March 3 with a submission deadline of 3 PM on May 1, 2025.
• Applications will be available at LufkinTexas.org or at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce located at 1615 S. Chestnut.
• All applications must be turned in to the Chamber of Commerce by 3 PM on May 1, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this time unless the deadline has been extended by the Chamber of Commerce.
• Do not enclose the fee with the application. Fees will not be accepted until the class has been selected.
• Applications must be completed in full to be accepted.

Once turned in, the Leadership Programs Director will remove all student and parental names and sponsors.  This is a blind application, and you will be accepted on merit. The Committee will review applications and make selections using the objectives of Leadership Tomorrow as a guide and the students’ references.

• All applications will remain confidential
• Applicants will be notified in writing of their status with the program by July 18.
• Class size will be limited to a maximum of 25 students.

• Applicants will be notified in writing of their acceptance into the program by July 18, 2025.
• Applications that were not within the first 25 qualified applications will be notified in writing, as well.
• Applications that were not within 25 will be retained and prioritized for next year’s program.

If you require financial assistance, a letter explaining your request must be included with your application. Upon acceptance into the program tuition is due in full. Limited scholarships may be available. Click here for a copy of the Scholarship Request.

This scholarship is ONLY available to graduates of the Leadership Tomorrow Program for the year after they graduate from the program. To apply, download scholarship application HERE.

Scholarship applications are due February 1, 2025 and must be sent to Tara Watson-Watkins at TWatkins@LufkinTexas.org.