Applications are now open for the 2027 class of Leadership Mississippi, a program of the Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation presented by Community Bank. Applications close on December 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM Central.
Leadership Mississippi is an annual leadership development experience that brings together a cohort of professionals from across the state. Participants engage in a series of sessions that blend individual study, group learning, and project work that applies leadership skills to Mississippi's most important issues.
Established in 1974, Leadership Mississippi is the second oldest statewide leadership program in the nation and has graduated more than 1,400 alumni who are active in Mississippi business, government, and community leadership. The program's mission is to develop and sustain a statewide network of leaders dedicated to strengthening Mississippi's quality of life.
Who should apply
Ideal candidates include corporate-level leaders, executives, emerging leaders, community leaders, and professionals who are new to Mississippi and want to understand the issues shaping our state. Applicants must live or work in Mississippi and commit to the full program schedule.
Admission is competitive and based on a comprehensive review of each application, with emphasis on community involvement and interest in continued service to Mississippi.
How to apply
Complete the application in sections, save your progress, and return from any device. Before you submit, have three recommendation letters ready. The application fee is $50, and program tuition after acceptance is $3,500.
2027 session dates
- January 25–27, 2027 (in person)
- March 3, 2027 (virtual)
- April 1–2, 2027 (in person)
- July 14, 2027 (virtual)
- August 26–27, 2027 (in person)
- October 4–6, 2027 (in person)
Questions? Contact Leadership Mississippi at leadership@msba.com or (601) 203-0884.