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Process

Applications will continue to be accepted until March 15, 2008. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to maximize their opportunities for admission and funding.

In addition to completing an application and submitting a transcript, all applicants will be invited to participate in individual phone interviews.

The Phoenix Project seeks to admit applicants who have demonstrated excellent academic performance, commitment to service, interest in the nonprofit sector, potential to benefit from the program, and who collectively represent the diversity of the Commonwealth.

Eligibility

• Be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate at a college or university in Virginia when applying or a resident of Virginia attending college in another state (students graduating in 2008 are eligible to apply);
• Be between the ages of 18 and 26 years old at the commencement of the program;
• Commit full-time to the Nonprofit Leadership Program from June 15th - July 26th, 2008; and
• Have health insurance coverage during the Nonprofit Leadership Program.
  

Tuition and Academic Credit

The Phoenix Project covers 60% of the cost of participation for every student participating in the NLP. Students and/or their home universities are asked to cover the remaining 40%, or $1,750. Students are provided room, board and all program materials, and there are no hidden costs or fees. Many participating universities sponsor some or all of the program tuition—please contact our staff to inquire about resources at your university. A $250 deposit is due on April 1 and the final payment is due May 15.

Many students choose to pursue academic credit from their home universities for their participation in the NLP, and most receive six credits for the experience. Please note, however, that the credit-granting relationship is between the student and his/her university. The NLP program fee of $1750 is unrelated to any charged your university may charge you to grant you credit.

Application

Please submit the following application materials:

• Completed application form, including essay responses;
• Current transcript that includes list of enrolled courses for Spring 2008 (unofficial transcript is acceptable); and 
• Up-to-date resume.
  

An application will only be considered complete when all of the above materials are received.

There is no application fee. The completed application form and resume should be submitted using the online form. The applicant's name should appear in the file names of all attachments. Students should either email or mail the transcript to nlp@phoenixproject.org or P.O. Box 2304, Springfield, VA, 22152.

Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of application components. Please email us at nlp@phoenixproject.org with any questions about the application process.

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