Application
Leadership Morgan Hill welcomes applicants who want to deepen their understanding of the community, build meaningful connections, and make a positive local impact.
The program runs from January through September and includes monthly program days, leadership development sessions, retreats, a State Government trip to Sacramento, and participation in a class community project. Learn more about the program →
Before You Apply
Applications are reviewed as part of the selection process for the upcoming Leadership Morgan Hill class. After submitting your application, selected applicants will be contacted with next steps and enrollment information.
Program fees are not due until an applicant has been accepted and invoiced. Payment plans and limited financial assistance are available to help make participation more accessible.
Questions about the application or program? Contact info@leadershipmorganhill.org.
Attendance & Program Commitment
Classes are scheduled at sites throughout Morgan Hill January through September. A welcome session/introduction and overnight retreat starts the course in early January. Monthly Monday evening classes are generally held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., and monthly full-day Friday classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There is also an overnight session in Sacramento for the State Government. A graduation ceremony and reception is scheduled in September at the Guglielmo Winery. An integral part of the experience includes participation in the class community project. This is a critical engagement experience and most planning occurs outside of pre-scheduled class dates.
Successful completion of the Leadership Morgan Hill program is based on attendance at all sessions and full participation in the community project. Attendance is required for students to gain the most benefit from the program. Students may miss up to two class sessions due to unexpected circumstances such as illness, or family emergency, but additional absences will result in removal from the program.
2027 Course Tuition
In recognition of the important contributions made by individuals serving our communities, a subsidized Public Service & Community Leadership Fee (“PSCLF”) of $1,300 is available for applicants who currently work—or have previously worked—in qualifying public and community-serving sectors. Eligible sectors are local, regional, or state government; education (including independent and private schools); public safety (including fire and law enforcement); and select nonprofit organizations. The Standard Program Fee is $1,500. No payment is expected until the applicant has received confirmation of acceptance and issuance of an invoice. Payment terms are available - up to 3 installments. Program participation requires adherence to payment terms.
Tuition Assistance & Scholarships
To complement the subsidized program fee, there are a limited number of scholarships available for those residents of Morgan Hill who would like to participate in the program but may not have sufficient resources to pay the full program fee. If a student would like to apply for this financial assistance, please provide a short motivating narrative in the application form below (or via our Tuition Assistance Application). Scholarships are reviewed and awarded by the Leadership Morgan Hill Board of Directors. The maximum scholarship is $500 off the Standard Fee and $300 off the “PSCLF” - minimum program fee of $1,000.
Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available for class participants. Students will be selected with the goal of developing a class comprising individuals with a broad range of backgrounds, affiliations and interests; applicants not selected for this year’s program will have first priority for the next year’s program.
Thank you for your interest in the Leadership Morgan Hill program. Please fill out the form below, and be sure to hit the submit button. Someone will respond to your application within 7 business days. If you have any questions regarding the application, please send your questions to info@leadershipmorganhill.org.