Applications are invited from persons who sense a calling to and passion for leadership in society and the church. To qualify for study at the Institute applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree by the time of their enrollment at the Institute. Criteria for selection is based upon the applicant's Christian commitment, articulated calling to public life, demonstrable leadership potential, scholastic aptitude, teachable disposition, and an interview. Students selected for the program are provided housing and a competitive stipend to defray living expenses.