Pioneers Lead the Way
The McDonough Center offers the McDonough Leadership Program as a powerful leadership development experience for undergraduate students at Marietta College. The program has been designed to allow the study of leadership within a liberal arts context.
The leadership program is based on three components: (1) Knowledge (leadership education through seminar-style classes); (2) Action (leadership skill-building through practice); and (3) Growth (leadership development through guided reflection, coaching, and self-assessment). We help you expand your knowledge of leadership, practice your leadership skills, grow as an engaged leader on campus, in the community, and beyond.
Students in the program are designated McDonough Scholars, and they can pursue one of four tracks:
- Minor in Leadership Studies (for McDonough Scholars pursing any major)
- Certificate in Leadership Studies (for McDonough Scholars pursing any major)
- Teacher Leadership Certificate - TLC (for McDonough Scholars majoring in Education)
- Engineering Leadership Certificate - ELC (for McDonough Scholars majoring in Petroleum Engineering)
Applying to the McDonough Leadership Program
If you apply to the McDonough Leadership Program for our Early Decision review by January 10, 2025 and you are accepted to join the 39th Cohort of McDonough Scholars, you are eligible to receive the $2,000 McDonough Leadership Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year (renewable annually for up to $8,000 total). This scholarship will be applied toward your MC Tuition.