Welcome
The Dyke and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development Program, a leadership program designed for students at West Texas A&M University. Our University has been educating and developing leaders for over 100 years, and the Rogers LEAD WT program will continue to build on this tradition.
Students selected as Rogers LEAD WT Scholars will be guided to realize their leadership potential through education, application, and service. The program is tailored based on a student's major and plans for the future to include experiences that will be meaningful for each student. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply for the program.
Our Mission
Rogers LEAD WT challenges students to develop their leadership potential through a focused and engaging study of leadership theory along with a meaningful internship and program activities, and provides opportunities for the practical application of these skills through service.
After earning the Leadership Certificate from West Texas A&M University, Rogers LEAD Scholars will be confident in their ability to lead, prepared for exceptional employment opportunities, eager to serve in their communities, and determined to make a difference in others' lives. And, as a result of their example, other WT students will desire opportunities to develop their own leadership potential.
Honoring Our Rogers LEAD Graduates
240
Total Rogers LEAD WT graduates
$1,000
Scholarship awarded to scholars each semester
$179,000+
In scholarships awarded each year
About The Program
The LEAD WT (Leadership Education and Development) program was created to challenge high achieving students to further develop their leadership potential. The first cohort of LEAD Scholars began the program in August 2012, thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. Dyke and Terry Rogers graciously endowed the program in 2014 with a one million dollar gift to the University that officially created the Dyke and Terry Rogers Leadership Education and Development program or Rogers LEAD WT.
Up to 25 students are accepted as LEAD Scholars every year, after an extensive application and interview process. The program takes two years to complete and includes three main areas: academic, student service, and real-world application.
- Academic: Students will complete four 1-hour credit courses (one per long semester) to learn about leadership theory. Eight hours of approved coursework will also be required to complete the program. These courses vary depending on a student's major.
- Student Service: Students will work as a team on a significant project to benefit our campus and community.
- Real World Application: Students will complete an internship experience, and will participate in activities such as an etiquette dinner, networking events, and public speaking opportunities.
Application priority deadline: February, 9th, 2025.
Final application deadline: February 23rd. 2025.
How to Become a Rogers LEAD Scholar
In order to complete the program, Rogers LEAD WT Scholars must complete the following as outlined on the Checklist:
- Complete four (4), one-hour Leadership Courses with the other Rogers LEAD WT Scholars. One course will be offered each long semester.
2. Complete eight additional credit hours of approved leadership coursework. These courses may be offered as a part of a student's degree requirements, or students may take courses outside of their major to complete the requirements when necessary.
3. Complete an approved internship experience.
4. Participate in all required program events, including but not limited to, an orientation/training, an etiquette dinner, a networking event, a graduation reception, and two other events assigned by the Rogers LEAD WT administration.
5. Work with a group to complete a significant service project, and make a presentation about the experience.
Rogers LEAD WT Scholars should expect to spend between 10-15 hours each month to complete the requirements of the program. This time may increase while LEAD Scholars are completing their internship.
