Timeline
We have included a timeline below of both the application process and our selection process for the next DLP Fellows.
Spring and Early Summer 2025
Consider applying for the Disciples Leadership Program
Review our website, check out Eureka College through a virtual or campus tour, and get in touch with the DLP Director at dlp@eureka.edu with any questions you have.
August, September, and October 2025
Submit Your Application and Inquiry Form
Start your application to be a Disciples Fellow by completing this form. Doing so will jointly submit your application to both the Disciples Leadership Program and to Eureka College. Completed applications will require the attachment of your current unofficial high school transcripts. The application is available here.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Join us for an Arts and Humanities Open House
If you are interested in majoring, minoring, or otherwise studying Art, Communication and Media Studies, Creative Writing, Digital Media and Design/Graphic Design, English, Music, or Philosophy and Religion, we invite you to join us for an Arts and Humanities open house. Faculty and students from the programs listed above will be available to meet with applicants and their families. Likewise, the art gallery, art studio spaces, music rehearsal and performance spaces, and the radio and television stations will be open for tours. Games and other activities will be planned. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Join us for a Sciences and Mathematics Open House
If you are interested in majoring, minoring, or otherwise studying Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Kinesiology, Nursing, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, or Pre-Veterinary Science, we invite you to join us for a Science and Mathematics open house. Faculty and students from the programs listed above will be available to meet with applicants and their families. Likewise, the lab spaces will be open for tours. Games and other activities will be planned. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.
August, September, or October 2025
Submit Your RSVP for the Scholarship Competition
After being admitted to Eureka College, students eligible for the Disciples Leadership Program will receive an invitation to RSVP for either our virtual or on-campus competition in November. This invitation will arrive by email from the DLP Director, Dr. Joe Cunningham. Completion of this short form will secure your competition spot.
October and Early November 2025
Complete and Submit Your Faith and Leadership Statement
After RSVPing for the scholarship competition, the DLP Director will send you a short prompt inviting you to reflect on your leadership experience and faith journey. Submission of this statement will be required prior to your competition.
November 15, 2025
Virtual Competition
Our competition for applicants this year will be held via Zoom. For more on eligibility, click here.
Mid-November 2025
Selection of Finalists
Following both the on-campus and virtual competitions, the DLP and RLP Directors, alongside other members of the Eureka College administration, will evaluate students’ interviews, leadership statements, and other materials. We will select up to 10 finalists to interview for the available fellowship positions with the Disciples Leadership Program.
Late November 2025
Final Round Interviews
We will schedule Zoom interviews with all selected finalists in late November. Applicants not selected as finalists will be notified of their updated application standing at this time.
Early December 2025
Selection of Fellows
Following final round interviews, the DLP and RLP Directors, alongside other members of the Eureka College administration, will select 1 or 2 applicants to join the Disciples Leadership Program as DLP Fellows beginning in Fall 2026. We will also select at least two alternates.
December 8, 2025
Notification of Selection
We will notify all selected students of their appointment as Disciples Fellows by no later than December 8, 2025. Notification will be made via telephone. We will also call students selected as alternates. Finalists not selected for fellowships will be notified of their updated application standing at this time.
January 12, 2026
Acceptance of Fellowship Offer
All students selected as Disciples Fellows will receive formal offer letters via email and mail. We request that you inform us of your decision to accept the offer by no later than January 12, 2026.
August 2026
Join the Disciples Leadership Program
Our new Disciples Fellows will join us for orientation and the start of the new academic year in August.
Please direct any questions about your application status to the Director of the Disciples Leadership Program, Dr. Joe Cunningham. You may do so via email at dlp@eureka.edu or by phone at (309) 467-6331.