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.