LEADERSHIP ALCORN

Please complete each section fully and limit responses to the space provided. Application must be completed by Thursday, July 30th, 2026. The class size is limited. If a selection process is required, the selection of participants will be blind and will be conducted by a panel of volunteer judges. All applicants will be contacted no later than September 30, 2026. If you are not selected to participate in this year’s class, we strongly encourage you to apply again next year.

 

As part of Leadership Alcorn, participants will be required to complete one community service project or one strategic doing project prior to graduation in April 2027. More information about this will be shared during the class. 

 

The cost to participate is $500 which covers meals, transportation, etc. Tuition must be paid in full prior to opening day.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Prentiss Young, Director of Community Development, at (662) 287-5269 or via email at prentiss@corinthalliance.com.

 

Commitment:

 

All selected participants must commit to participate in all sessions of the Leadership Alcorn program. If you are unable to make this commitment, it is not in your best interest to apply at this time. Participation in the opening retreat on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 is mandatory. If you are unable to attend or have to cancel, then participation in the program will have to wait for another year. Participants are expected to attend all program days which will take place, in general, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on the days list below. Absenteeism may result in being dropped from the program unless there are extenuating circumstances. Only one absence will be allowed in order to stay in the program.

 

Program days:

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (Opening Day) 

Thursday, December 10, 2026 

Thursday, January 14, 2027 

Thursday, February 18, 2027 

Thursday, March 11, 2027 

Thursday, April  15, 2027 (Closing Dinner)