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Your Leadership Journey Begins Here.

The Beautillion Leadership Academy is a comprehensive leadership-development experience designed to prepare young men for success in college, career, and community.

Through mentorship, professional development, service, cultural enrichment, college preparation, and meaningful relationships, participants build the confidence, character, and skills necessary to lead with purpose.

We invite motivated young men and their families to apply for the next Academy class.

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Who Should Apply

We Are Looking for Young Men Ready to Grow

The Academy welcomes young men who demonstrate academic potential, good character, curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to grow.

Applicants do not need to arrive as polished public speakers or experienced leaders. They should arrive prepared to participate fully, learn from accomplished mentors, serve their communities, and challenge themselves throughout the Academy experience.

Eligible Grade Levels9th – 11th grade

Eligible Graduating ClassesClasses of 2027–2029

Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2026

Interview PeriodLate October – Mid-November 2026

Geographic EligibilityGreater Burlington–Camden area

Minimum Academic Expectation2.5 cumulative GPA

Program StartJanuary 2027

Program EndJune 2027

Be enrolled as an eligible high-school student.
Demonstrate conduct consistent with the Academy's values.
Complete an interview with the selection committee.
Submit a current academic transcript.
Commit to the required Academy sessions and activities.
Participate in community service, professional-development, cultural, and leadership experiences.
Obtain parent or guardian support and authorization.

What to Expect

The Participant Experience

Mentorship

Each participant is paired with mentors and professionals who provide guidance regarding college preparation, career exploration, leadership, and personal development.

Academy Sessions

Participants attend interactive Academy sessions focused on leadership, financial literacy, communication, professional presence, college readiness, service, networking, and personal growth.

Community and Cultural Experiences

The Academy includes service activities, cultural experiences, professional exposure, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors.

Scholarships and Recognition

Participants may be eligible for scholarships and Academy honors based on the applicable criteria established for their class year.

The Beautillion Gala

The Academy culminates in the Beautillion Gala, where participants are formally recognized and celebrated before their families, mentors, supporters, and community.

Participation expectations, attendance requirements, fundraising responsibilities, scholarship criteria, gala obligations, and participant costs may vary by Academy class. Current requirements will be provided before enrollment and must be acknowledged by the participant and parent or guardian.

The Application

Begin Your Application

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Applicant Information

Tell us about the applicant.

Legal First Name *

Preferred First Name (optional)

Middle Name or Initial (optional)

Last Name *

Suffix (optional)

Pronouns (optional)

Date of Birth *

Age

Contact & Address

Street Address *

Apartment / Unit (optional)

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Applicant Email *

Applicant Mobile Phone *

Hometown (for potential public profile)

Preferred Method of Communication

Information you provide here — such as hometown — helps us prepare a potential public profile if you're accepted, but nothing is published just because it appears on this application.

Parent or Guardian Information

Please provide information for at least one parent or guardian.

Parent / Guardian 1

Full Name *

Relationship to Applicant *

Email *

Mobile Phone *

Home Phone (optional)

Preferred Method of Communication

Same address as applicant

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Employer (optional)

Occupation (optional)

This is the primary guardian contact

A Few More Questions

Who should receive official Academy communications?

Are there any custody, communication, or access considerations the Academy should know about? (optional — for Academy administrative use only, not shared publicly)

Academic Background

Current High School *

School Address (optional)

Current Grade *

Expected Graduation Year *

Current Cumulative GPA

GPA Scale

Weighted or Unweighted

Class Rank (optional)

Standardized Testing (all optional)

SAT Score (optional)

ACT Score (optional)

PSAT Score (optional)

Academic Record

Academic Honors (optional)

Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Honors, Dual-Enrollment, or College Courses (optional)

Guidance Counselor Name *

Guidance Counselor Email (optional)

Attendance at Another High School (if applicable)

Leadership, Activities, and Service

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Extracurricular Activities

Community Service

Employment (optional)

Talents, Interests, and Hobbies

Tell us about the talents, interests, hobbies, creative pursuits, athletic activities, or other experiences that are important to you.

Awards and Recognition (optional)

College and Career Interests

Colleges or Universities Under Consideration (optional)

Intended Major or Course of Study *

Alternative Academic Interests (optional)

Career Aspirations *

Professions or Industries of Interest (optional)

Interest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (optional)

Other Postsecondary Pathways of Interest (if applicable)

What support would be most helpful in preparing for life after high school?

Applicant Short Responses

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Documents

PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, or PNG — up to 15MB per file.

Current Academic Transcript *

Applicant Résumé (optional)

Recommendation Letter (optional)

Recent Headshot (optional at this stage)

Additional Supporting Document (optional)

Parent and Applicant Authorizations

Applicant Acknowledgements

Parent / Guardian Acknowledgements

Media Authorization (separate from the acknowledgements above)

Applicant Electronic Signature

Applicant Typed Legal Name *

Signature Date

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Parent / Guardian Electronic Signature

Parent/Guardian Typed Legal Name *

Relationship to Applicant *

Draw Your Signature *

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Review and Submit

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Questions?

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Reach out to the committee directly at kappabeautillion@gmail.com

Your Leadership Journey Begins Here.

We Are Looking for Young Men Ready to Grow

The Participant Experience

Mentorship

Academy Sessions

Community and Cultural Experiences

Scholarships and Recognition

The Beautillion Gala

Begin Your Application

Applicant Information

Parent or Guardian Information

Academic Background

Leadership, Activities, and Service

College and Career Interests

Applicant Short Responses

Documents

Parent and Applicant Authorizations

Review and Submit

Thank you for applying to the Beautillion Leadership Academy.

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