Trent Lott Leadership Institute
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute identifies young people and prepares them for leadership positions in the state or nation. By merging comprehensive leadership techniques with global consciousness, we produce informed leaders for the future.
Our Leadership Program
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute offers a wide range of leadership and outreach programs for high school and undergraduate students and continues leadership education by partnering with the Department of Public Policy Leadership at The University of Mississippi.
Public Policy Leadership Apply to Lott/PPL High School Programs
Preparing tomorrow's leaders
Public Policy Leadership degree
Students benefit from selective admission through a holistic process, challenging academic programming, small classes, and committed faculty.
High School Students
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute is proud of our standing commitment to the development of the leadership potential for young Mississippians, Southerners, and non-Southerners alike. A fundamental (and foundational) part of this commitment is formed through our high school programs, offered in partnership with The University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Pre-College Programs.
Learn by doing
As a commitment to that belief, the Institute's students, staff, and alumni have developed robust internships opportunities for Lott students in Mississippi, across the United States, and internationally.
The New Leadership Endorsement for All Majors
Get the honed leadership skills so many professions desire. The new Leadership Endorsement program is open to all students at the University of Mississippi. Students who fulfill the requirements receive a letter of endorsement they can share with prospective employers or graduate programs.
Hear From Our Students!
Get the perspective from a current freshman, sophomore, or junior-year student.
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Give to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute
For over twenty five years, the Trent Lott Leadership Institute has prepared high-performing students for positions of leadership in a complex world. In that time, the Institute has made a positive impact on hundreds of young people, who have gone on to affect thousands more. We would like to invite you to join us in continuing to develop the leadership skills of young people and cultivate an atmosphere of acceptance and excellence by contributing to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Your generous donation goes straight to our students and student programming.
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In the News
OXFORD, Miss. – Going to college is a time to study, prepare for a career and, according to two University of Mississippi researchers, develop character-driven leadership skills that can last a lifetime.
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