Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders
Catalog organization: Trent Lott Leadership Institute, University of Mississippi
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What Is Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th?
The Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders, now in its 26th year, is a month-long dual-credit program within the University of Mississippi's Summer College. Students develop leadership skills, study government issues and earn seven hours of college credit on the Oxford campus. The program traditionally includes a visit to Washington, D.C.
Eleventh-grade students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who are nominated by an educator or mentor and meet UM's early admission requirements. A selection committee chooses 40 students across two sessions. School nominations are due December 6.
Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $1,550 |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grade 11 |
| Listing last updated | October 5, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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