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RLND Class XI Application

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Application Steps – The application window for Class XI is March 21 – June 1, 2025. Please click on each link to answer the appropriate questions. 

  1. Complete the General Application
  2. Complete the Application Essay Questions
  3. Complete the Self-Evaluation
  4. Upload your resume
  5. Send the online Recommendation Form to two references. If you are self-employed, please send to three references.
    1. If you are self-employed: please identify three individuals who are familiar with your capabilities as demonstrated by your current leadership roles in your community. Please send those three individuals the recommendation form to complete.
    2. If you are not self-employed: please identify two individuals other than your current employer who are familiar with your capabilities as demonstrated by your current leadership roles in your community. Please send those two individuals the recommendation form to complete. Due to the significant time commitment RLND requires, your employer will also need to complete the employer release form and a recommendation form, which will be sent to them after you complete the application.
    3. If your references would prefer a pdf of the reference form, please let us know!
  6. If you are not self-employed: your employer will need to sign and complete the Employer Support Agreement and a Recommendation Form. An agreement and recommendation will be emailed directly to your employer using the information you provide on the General Application.
  7. Sign the Memorandum of Understanding and email it to ndsu.ruralleadership@ndsu.edu.
  8. In person interviews will be held in June across the state. After you select your preferred dates on the application, we will reach out to confirm the date, time, location, and place!

If you would like an alternative format for this application, please call RLND at (701) 361-0869 or email us at ndsu.ruralleadership@ndsu.edu.