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The Center for Leadership seeks applicants who are committed to deepening their leadership capacity and contributing to the region’s built-environment. Cohorts are intentionally selected to include a diversity of backgrounds, sectors, identities, and perspectives. ULI Northwest believes each cohort should reflect the broad range of backgrounds, identities, opinions, and lived experiences present in our region. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all professional disciplines, sectors, and perspectives who are motivated to grow as leaders in the built environment.

Eligibility

CFL is designed for mid- to senior-career professionals across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who want to deepen their leadership skills and expand their professional network. No prior ULI involvement is required.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online and include:

• Basic professional and contact information
• Short-answer responses about your leadership goals and interest in the program
• (Optional) Employer acknowledgment of support for your participation
• (Optional) A request for scholarship assistance

Applicants will be notified of their status following the review period. Admission decisions are based on alignment with program goals, eligibility requirements, and cohort balance.

Program Commitment

Full participation is essential to the CFL experience. Each session features distinct trainings, panels, and activities that cannot be replicated or made up, so participants are expected to make every effort to attend all six sessions. We understand that conflicts can arise, and one excused absence is permitted apart from Session 1 at Islandwood. If you anticipate a scheduling conflict in advance, please contact staff to discuss whether this is the best year for your participation. Missing more than one session may result in removal from the program and ineligibility for graduation.

Key Dates

• Applications Open: 12/10/2025
• Priority Deadline: 2/9/2026
• Application Close: 3/5/2026
• Notification of Acceptance: Rolling notifications beginning 2/16/2026
• Program Start: Session 1 – April 2 – 3, 2026

Scholarship Requests

Scholarship support may be requested as part of the application or submitted afterward. Requesting financial support does not impact admission decisions.

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Program Fees

Program fees cover all session-day costs, including professional leadership training, one-on-one coaching, breakfast and lunch catering, overnight accommodations for Session 1, and all course materials. Limited funding assistance and scholarships are available; please email [email protected] for more information.

ULI Members

• Private Sector: $3,750
• Public / Non-Profit / Academia: $2,950

Non-Members

• Private Sector: $4,500
• Public / Non-Profit / Academia: $3,400
  Non-member tuition includes a complimentary 1-year ULI Associate membership.

Membership Details

ULI memberships are held by individuals, not companies. If you are not currently a ULI member, your tuition will include a 1-year Associate membership at no additional cost. If you prefer to activate membership early in order to receive the member tuition rate, you may join prior to submitting your program application. Sign up online or contact ULI Customer Service at [email protected] or 1-800-321-5011. (ULI Northwest does not process memberships.)

Discounts for ULI Northwest Annual Sponsors

• Urban Visionary and Trailblazer level sponsors receive an $800 tuition discount.
• Groundbreaker and Connector level sponsors receive a $300 tuition discount.

Scholarships & Funding Assistance

ULI Northwest offers scholarship support to ensure the Center for Leadership is accessible to a wide range of emerging leaders. Scholarship awards typically range from $500–$1,000, with a limited number of larger awards available depending on annual funding capacity. All applicants are welcome to request support, and doing so does not impact admission decisions. Funds are awarded on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. We strive to work with each participant to ensure cost is not a barrier to joining the program. Applicants may request scholarship assistance within the program application or at any point afterward. For more information, please email [email protected].