Shine bright and lead the way.
As part of the eLeadership Academy™ mission to build human-centric, brain-conscious leaders who change the world for good, we offer scholarships to give bright and promising leaders the tools they need to succeed.



$1500 worth of scholarships will be awarded each quarter to help support the development of promising leaders. If you would like to apply or nominate a shining star for consideration, please review the application details below.
Learn more about the origins of the Shine Bright Scholarship here.
Shine Bright Scholarship Application Requirements
Personal Applications or Nominations:
- A letter outlining the applicant’s / nominee's passion for serving others through leadership, why the scholarship would be helpful, and why the applicant is a good choice for a Shine Bright Scholarship (approximately 250 words).
- A letter of support from a manager or colleague.
- Resume.
How to apply:
Please email submissions to [email protected] and include the subject line: Shine Bright Scholarship Application.
All applicants will receive a confirmation email.
Questions?
Email [email protected]

SANDRA McDOWELL
Founder & Lead Faculty
Executive, Author, Speaker
With nearly two decades of executive experience and advanced certifications in Leadership, NeuroLeadership, and Human Resources, Sandra is a trusted authority on leading with the brain in mind.
She founded eLeadership Academy™ to help professionals advance their capacity for courageous, human-centric leadership by harnessing the untapped power of the brain. Its cohort-based programs boast an exceptional completion rate, with 100% of participants indicating that they would recommend eLeadership Academy™ to colleagues.
Sandra is the author of Your Mother Was Right: 15 Unexpected Lessons About Leadership and the Brain, and she continues to inspire organizations and professionals internationally through her programs, speaking engagements, webinars, and executive coaching.
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