McDonald’s/National Urban League College Leaders Program

A transformative three-day intensive program in New York City for college student leaders. Key features:

• Dates: February 11–14, 2026
• Location: National Urban League Headquarters, New York City
• Focus: Leadership development, civil rights, social justice, and economic empowerment
• Activities: • Workshops and seminars with senior executives and thought leaders • Team-building and networking activities • Mentorship and coaching sessions • Opportunities to connect with peers nationwide
• Outcome: Participants return to their campuses equipped with new skills, perspectives, and networks to lead with purpose.

Key dates:

• The 2027 program is open: https://leadersoftoday.com/opportunities/nul-mcdonalds-college-leaders-program-2026

• Must be a college junior or senior enrolled in a U.S. institution
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must hold a leadership role on campus
• Transcript (PDF)
• Resume (PDF)
• Recommendation letter (PDF, on letterhead)
• Essay (1 page PDF) or Video (3 minutes, submitted via email) answering:
• “How will you leverage this leadership development program to drive inclusive and equitable change and impact the future of civil rights, social justice, and economic opportunity?”