The 2026 Four Star Leadership program with General Tommy Franks will take place from July 18-24 in Edmond, OK, offering an invaluable leadership experience.
The 2026 Four Star Leadership program with General Tommy Franks will take place from July 18-24 in Edmond, OK, offering an invaluable leadership experience.
What It Is
The Midland Young Leaders Challenge with General Tommy Franks is a world-class summer leadership program offering 30 of the top high school juniors in Midland County, Texas.
Format
It is a two-day intensive leadership workshop for approximately 30 selected Midland County students who have just completed the 10th or 11th grade.
Who Can Apply
All current year high school sophomore and juniors from Midland County, Texas, are eligible to apply. This includes students from Midland ISD, Greenwood ISD, private schools, and home school students.
Core Leadership Framework
The program is built around General Franks' Four Stars of Leadership: character, common vision, communication, and caring — the core principles that guided General Tommy Franks through a 38-year military career.
What Students Experience
During the free program, students are presented with ethical and leadership challenges to improve their leadership ability and confidence. Attendees participate in a persuasive speech contest and have an opportunity to earn scholarships.
Scholarships
Participants are eligible for $7,500 in scholarships that accompany the program and can advance to the Four Star Leadership with General Tommy Franks program in Edmond, OK the following July.




Four Star LeaderSHIP WITH GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS
507 S. Main Street PO Box 222 Hobart, OK 73651
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