Legacy Leaders

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership Legacy Leaders program is a multi-year and multi-level leadership and experiential learning program. While in the program, students will be able to design a personalized leadership plan that will help them identify their strengths. In addition, by participating in the Legacy Leaders Program, scholars will develop the skills and competencies that will equip them to serve in leadership and executive roles on campus, in the community, and in their careers. Legacy Leaders will participate in a host of programs and opportunities that will expand their knowledge and networks and give them an opportunity to give back. Each year, the Legacy Leaders are expected to complete at least 30 involvement hours, which may include monthly leadership sessions, community service, or skill development activities.

An $11,000 scholarship is awarded to Legacy Leaders and is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other Texas Woman’s University scholarship, but may be combined with academic department awards or federal aid. Students must meet both academic and participatory requirements for scholarship renewal.

Eligibility Requirement

• Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering freshman
• Strong academic ability
• Minimum 3.25 GPA
• Demonstrated ability to lead in your high school or community
• Successful completion of an interview
• Evidence of showing initiative
• Commitment to giving back
• Interest in serving in a leadership/executive level position
• All majors are considered but priority may be given to majors in the social sciences and humanities
• Pell Grant eligibility is preferred, but not required
• Students are reviewed holistically. Factors including academic achievement, leadership ability and involvement will be considered.

Select candidates will be invited to the TWU Scholarship Invitational in February and may be given the opportunity to meet TWU’s Chancellor and President. In order to be invited to the invitational, the priority deadline for this scholarship is January 21, 2024. If the available scholarship spots have not been filled, applications may be accepted till until April 30, 2024.