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President's Leadership Council

PLC is a competitive scholarship and leadership program for outstanding incoming students that teaches the importance of leadership and serving throughout life. A select group of students are chosen each year to be a part of the PLC class.
  • First-Year Freshmen Students

    2026 - 2027 Applications are OPEN!

    Early Opportunity Deadline is November 1st! 

    *Please note that we continue reviewing applications on a rolling basis until May 1st or until all spots have been filled. 

     

    To apply, log into your OSU Admissions Portal and click on the "Opportunities" tab to find the PLC Application. 

     

    The PLC Scholarship includes:

    1. A cohort of up to 125 incoming first-year freshmen students
    2. $1,500 cash award for your first year. ($750 per semester)
    3. PLC Retreat
    4. A first year Leadership Course credit 
    5. Study Abroad opportunity after first year
    6. Various community service opportunities
    7. PLC Alumni support and small group mentoring
  • First-Semester Transfer Students

    In-person, Stillwater campus

    2026 - 2027 Applications are COMING SOON!

    *Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis.

    For Fall 2026 start the deadline is April 1st, 2026

     

    To apply, log into your OSU Admissions Portal and click on the "Opportunities" tab to find the PLC Application. 

     

    The PLC Scholarship includes:

    1. A fall cohort of up to 100 incoming first-year transfer students
    2. $1,500 cash award for your first year. ($750 per semester)
    3. PLC Retreat
    4. A first-semester Leadership Course credit 
    5. Study Abroad opportunity after first year
    6. Various community service opportunities
    7. PLC Alumni support and small group mentoring
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Legacy & Impact

Are you a PLC Alumni? 
Your story is part of PLC’s legacy. We want to celebrate you, stay connected, and share how you’re making an impact beyond OSU. Fill out the form below to reconnect and keep the tradition alive.

PLC Retreat

(All Incoming First-Year & Transfer PLC Students)
You don't want to miss this!
We are so excited to welcome our 2026 PLC Class this summer for PLC Retreat! Students are encouraged follow us on Instagram and check emails frequently for retreat information and registration. If you have questions, do not hesitate to contact us. 
  • Summer 2026 PLC Retreat

    Check-in Date: Friday, July 24th

    Check-in Time: 9 a.m. 

    Check-in Location: Dorm Location TBD

    Check-out Date: Sunday, July 26th

    Check-out Time: Noon

 
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