Apply to UMBC's STRiVE leadership-development program
great opportunity for public health students
UMBC's STRiVE program has inspired hundreds of undergraduate students since 2009. Now it's your turn. Spend five days building community and developing skills while exploring leadership for public purpose. You will emerge with greater clarity and confidence about the contributions you want to make to your communities, especially the UMBC community.
This year's STRiVE program will take place from Monday, January 11 – Friday, January 15, 2027. STRiVE participants will make new friends, discover their strengths and values, learn how to work more effectively in groups, envision contributions they could make at UMBC, and tackle both simulated and real leadership and social change challenges. Past STRiVE participants have gotten deeply involved in campus organizations and initiatives, and have made phenomenal contributions.
Complete the STRiVE 2027 application by November 6, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. EST.Applicants will be notified about their application status via email in late November.
STRiVE is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in partnership with the Student Government Association. More information is available on the Center for Democracy and Civic Life website.
STRiVE is open for full participation by all undergraduate students on UMBC's Catonsville campus regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.