2026-27 JLM Class Applications Are Now Open!

Applications to be a part of the 2026-27 Junior Leadership Manatee class are due June 1, 2026. Tuition cost is $200 which covers 5 chartered bus rides, 6 lunches, snacks, shirt and graduation meal. You can pay on PayPal, there will be an additional fee or pay by check made out to Junior Leadership Manatee - P.O. Box 1491 Bradenton, FL 34206-1491. Full scholarships available. Please contact chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org with any questions. 

Program requirements are listed below: 

Applicant requirements:

1. Must be a high school sophomore to apply and a high school junior at the time of participation (Junior for the 2026/27 school year).
2. Must have a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA.
3. Must attend a mandatory Orientation in September and all program days. (Missing more than one program day may result in being ineligible to complete the program.)

1. Complete an online application at https://form.jotform.com/260778933914167  AND
2. Submit the essay portion to chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org and 
3. Ask two adults to complete a reference for you on an online reference form at:    https://form.jotform.com/260778361132154 .
4. If you cannot complete an online application, request a PDF or hard copy by sending an email to chair@juniorleadershipmanatee.org.