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EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM
ABOUT THE EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM
Phi Sigma Sigma’s Emerging Leader program is a multi-dimensional leadership program for members who joined their chapter in fall 2025 or spring 2026. This program guides participants through personal reflection, confidence building and the development leadership skills.
Participation in the Emerging Leader Program includes attending a session of the three-day in-person program in New Brunswick, NJ during summer 2026.​
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This program is sponsored by the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation. The following program costs will be covered for all selected participants:
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Travel to New Brunswick, New Jersey (via flight, train or drive based off your location) including travel from the airport/train station to the chapter house.
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Lodging during the duration of the program at the Phi Sigma Sigma chapter house at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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All meals during the duration of the program.
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Cost to take the Gallup CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment.
THE EXPERIENCE
Participation includes an in-person Emerging Leader gathering at the Phi Sigma Sigma house at Rutgers University - New Brunswick (about 25 miles from the Newark Airport).
THE PROGRAM​
This multi-day training will focus on implementing leadership skills and developing a personal leadership trajectory for the participants to use within their own chapter and campus community. The Emerging Leader Program is comprised of a cohort of 25-30 participants who engage in leadership workshops over the course of three days. The workshops are a combination of hands-on activities, team activities, personal reflection and engaging discussions. The leadership topics discussed are applicable not just in Phi Sigma Sigma, but in the greater campus and community.
GALLUP CLIFTONSTRENGTHS​
Phi Sigma Sigma is proud to offer programming rooted in the Gallup CliftonStrengths philosophy. The assessment force ranks each individual’s strengths, identifying the underlying qualities that energize us. This tool uniquely focuses on your energy, potential and growth mindset. CliftonStrengths is used in a wide variety of industries and academic settings. Many campus leadership development and career services offices use this assessment. This is also used in corporations and business as a tool to build positive working cultures.
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Emerging Leader participants will complete the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. During the in-person gathering, participants will explore and dive deeper into their strengths.
LIVING IN THE HOUSE​
At the in-person gathering, participants have the opportunity to experience living in a Phi Sigma Sigma house! Participants will be staying in double or triple rooms with sisters from across the country. On-site parking is available at the designated parking lot. The Phi Sig house is walking distance from the Rutgers University campus, downtown New Brunswick and has a Starbucks right next door! Various food options (with sensitivity to various dietary needs) are provided during the program by a chef.
MEETING NEW SISTERS​
The Emerging Leader Program incorporates sisters from all different chapters, giving participants the unique opportunity to meet sisters from across the country, hear about different member experiences and forge lifelong friendships. Each session of the Emerging Leader Program has no more than one representative from each Phi Sig chapter, so everyone participating will come into the experience independently. Participants of this program grow close to each other, and in addition to leadership skills, valuable friendships are made.
APPLY FOR SUMMER 2026
WHO: Any member (regardless of class year) who was initiated in the fall 2025 or spring 2026 semester is eligible to apply.
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WHEN: Emerging Leader sessions will be hosted on the following dates:
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Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18
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Friday, June 19 - Sunday, June 21
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Tuesday, July 7 - Thursday, July 9
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Tuesday, July 22 - Thursday, July 24
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HOW TO APPLY: Applications are now open on the Phi Sigma Sigma website! Priority deadline is Friday, April 17. ​
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COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
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Step 1 - Click the application, here.
Step 2 - Complete the demographic questions.
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Step 3 - Answer the following short-answer questions:​
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What experience that made you want to grow as a leader, and how you see the Emerging Leader Program helping you in that journey?
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Tell us about a time you led in a way that felt true to who you are.
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Share a time you faced a setback or had to step up before you felt ready. What did you learn about yourself?
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What impact do you hope your leadership will have in Phi Sigma Sigma or your community?
Step 4 - Indicate your availability for the in person sessions (if selected, you will be assigned a session based off this availability).
Step 5 - Review your submission and click “Submit.”
Step 6 - Check your email! You will be contacted in May regarding your application status. If accepted into the program, you will receive further information regarding your session date and travel.​​​
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the Emerging Leader Program or the application process, please email us at emergingleader@phisigmasigma.org.
"The Emerging Leader Program is such a meaningful experience to get to learn all about yourself as a leader, all while connecting with other members of Phi Sigma Sigma from different chapters. I was able to dive deep into learning about the skills and qualities that I possess as a leader that I had never fully explored before attending this program."
Eden Garrett
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​Beta Alpha Chapter
Summer 2025 Participant
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