Nomination/Application Process
- Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Kentucky, and be involved in some
phase of agriculture. At least 25 percent of the participants must be tobacco-dependent (received a Phase II
or a tobacco buyout check) as required by the Kentucky Ag Development Board. There are no specific educational
requirements.
- Nomination Process
- Candidates may be nominated by county extension agents, farm organizations, trade
associations, alumni of previous leadership programs, other interested individuals, or be self-nominated.
All nominations should be submitted through the Program Director’s office. Nomination forms are available online
at http://www.uky.edu/ag/kalp/application/online_noms.php or upon request via email at KALP-L@LSV.UKY.EDU or phone (859) -257-7292. Nominees will be
informed of the application process. Applicants and their spouses (where applicable) will have a personal interview
as part of the final selection process.
- Application Process
- All applicants must complete a packet which consists of the Program Application Form,
a Spouse Supporting Application Form (if applicable), an Employer Supporting Application Form (if applicable),
three individuals (non-family members) to complete the Recommendation Form, and sign a
Participant Commitment Form.
Application materials are available online at http://www.uky.edu/ag/kalp/application.php or upon request via email at KALP-L@LSV.UKY.EDU
or phone (859) 257-7292. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications electronically. Hard copy
applications are available upon request.