LEAD Application

Ready to lead, serve, and make a real impact?

Student United Way LEAD (Leadership, Exploration, and Development) is a United Way of Norman youth leadership program for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who want to take the initiative to identify, learn, and improve leadership skills.

We meet twice a month on Monday evenings, 5:30-7 p.m.

Applications are due to the United Way of Norman office, 570 24th Ave. NW, Suite 110, by Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Your Information

Organizations & Activities

List, in order of importance to you, any school, community, religious, social, athletic or volunteer organizations of which you are or have been a member.

Make sure to include:
  • Name of the organization
  • Any offices held
  • Dates you have been active
  • Time you spent participating in that organization each month

Special Awards/Honors

List any special awards or honors you have received. Please include dates.

Narrative

Answers are limited to 600 characters
Why does the Student United Way LEAD group interest you?
What could you contribute to LEAD and what do you hope to gain from your experience?
What do you see as the biggest need/problem facing high school students in Norman?
What do you consider your most important achievement, and how will that benefit you in LEAD?
Do you have any commitments that would interfere with Student United LEAD attendance? (We meet twice a month on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)