Leadership Utah Scholarship
Leadership Utah Scholarship Applicants Sought Scholarship to Promote Leadership Abilities Created by the Human Rights Commission
SALT LAKE CITY- Residents of Salt Lake City who are members of the city’s diverse communities are encouraged to apply for a Leadership Utah scholarship offered by Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker’s Human Rights Commission. The application deadline for the scholarship is July 14, 2008.
The scholarship was designed to assist those interested in becoming more involved in their local communities and who want to gain the tools necessary to develop community leadership abilities. The scholarship is a tuition waiver to attend the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Leadership Utah program, a year long training opportunity for professionals in Salt Lake City.
“The scholarship is offered by the Human Rights Commission to those currently in leadership positions who want to refine their skills and have access to top-decision makers in Salt Lake City,” said coordinator of the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights, Yolanda Francisco-Nez.
Leadership Utah is a program offered by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, designed to provide opportunities for business leaders to learn more about the challenges facing the community. For more information on the application process and qualifications, residents may contact Yolanda Francisco-Nez at 801-535-7734. Those who meet the qualifications are invited to apply online at http://www.slcgov.com/mayor/divHR