The Kelley Women's Leadership Institute introduces young women to the college experience and business career opportunities.
Students are selected from around the globe to spend a day at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. While at IU, students:
The Kelley Women's Leadership Institute is a selective program and seats are limited. In-person events consist of a one-day program, while virtual events are spread over a few days.
| Program dates | Who is eligible? | Application deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| June 7 | Current sophomores and juniors | Application opens: Monday, January 22 |
| June 28 | Current sophomores and juniors | Application opens: Monday, January 22 Application closes: Friday, May 3 |
| July 26 | Current sophomores and juniors | Application opens: Monday, January 22 Application closes: Friday, May 3 |
| October 18 | Current sophomores and junior | Application opens: Monday, July 1 Application closes: Friday, September 6 |
Virtual Tuesday through Thursday November 19 through 21 | Current sophomores and juniors | Application opens: Monday, August 5 Application closes: Friday, November 1 |
A minimum GPA of a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale is required, and factors such as cumulative GPA and application essays will influence selection decisions. (Please consider exploring other IU pre-college summer programs if you do not meet these criteria.)
The Kelley Women’s Leadership Institute is funded by the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program and corporate partners. For in-person sessions, participants need to cover transportation to and from Bloomington along with their housing and personal expenses. Breakfast and lunch will be provided during the program and there are no registration fees.
Nominations for Kelley Women’s Leadership Institute events taking place in March, April, June, and July can be submitted starting February 1.
After nominations for spring and summer events are complete, a new nomination cycle will begin in May for fall events.
“Talking with current students of Kelley and finding out what their experience has been at the school was really insightful. I felt more comfortable around them so I could ask them more random questions than I would ask an admissions representative. Also, they gave me a new perspective that I couldn't find on IU's website, so it was very helpful.”
—Fall 2022 attendee
Contact us at bschool@iu.edu or call 812-855-4474.