CPLI Scholar Application
Class of 2017
All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. onAugust 1, 2016,viaemail to .
- Please include with theapplication a current resume, a letter of recommendationthat can be used to assess your policy and leadership acumen and a professional bio (not to exceed 200 words).
- Please provide a headshot photofor use in the CPLI directory. Photo must be 1MB or smaller in a JPG file and emailed to .
- Tuition for the 2017 CPLI class is $1,500 (non-refundable). It includes lodging and meals for the participant at all sessions. Corporate and personal payments are accepted. Tuition is due in-full November 1, 2016.
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Please answer the following questions:
What experiences and affiliations make you a strongcandidate for CPLI? (150 words or less)
What do you hope to gain from participating in the CPLI program? (150 wordsor less)
How has your community involvement prepared you to contribute to the CPLI program? (150 wordsor less)
What are the three most important policy issues facing Georgia. How do you thinkCPLI can influence these issues? (400 wordsor less)
Georgia’s exponential growth has afforded much opportunity for economic development. What would you characterize as some of the major successes and failures? (400 wordsor less)
The role of government in providing solutions to stimulate economic growth in America has been the topic of recent debate. What do you feel is the appropriate role of government in fostering a strong and viable economy? (400 wordsor less)
The Conservative Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI) is a nonpartisan educational organization that operates under the Internal Revenue Service – Section 501(c)(3). CPLI does not endorse, support, or oppose candidates or proposed legislation. CPLI has an open application policy, and CPLI programs and materials are available to the public.
Program Requirements
CPLI consists of six sessions.Attendance is mandatory at all sessions, and staying at the hotel overnight is required.
Session One (January 25, 2017):Atlanta, StateCapitol
- Wednesday, January 25 (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including lunch and reception)
Session Two (March 24-25, 2017):Atlanta
- Friday, March 24 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., including reception, dinner, and overnight stay in hotel)
- Saturday, March 25 (8:00 a.m. to noon)
Session Three (May 19-20, 2017):Atlanta
- Friday, May 19 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., including reception, dinner, and overnight stay in hotel)
- Saturday, May 20 (8:00 a.m. to noon)
Session Four (August 17-19, 2017):Savannah
- Thursday, August 17 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., including reception, dinner, and overnight stay in hotel)
- Friday, August 18 (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., including breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight stay in hotel)
- Saturday, August 19(8:00 a.m. to noon)
Session Five (November 3-4, 2017): Atlanta
- Friday, November 3 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., including reception, dinner, and overnight stay in hotel)
- Saturday, November 4 (8:00 a.m. to noon)
Graduation Dinner (December 8, 2017): Atlanta
- Friday, December 8 (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
If selected forthe class of 2017, will you commit to:
Attend all sessions (barring emergencies)? / Yes ___ / No ___Stay in the hotel? / Yes ___ / No ___
Pay tuition in full no later than Nov. 1, 2016 / Yes ___ / No ___
Commit the time necessary to prepare for the sessions? / Yes ___ / No ___
Upon successful completion, serve as an active alumnus with duties such as fundraising and coordinating sessions for future participants? / Yes ___ / No ___
After graduation, consider serving in a leadership role? / Yes ___ / No ___
Completed applications must be submitted by August 1, 2016.
Accepted applicants will be notified by September 15, 2016, and asked to complete an acceptance statement.
Tuition and acceptance statement must be submitted by November 1, 2016.
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