OMRF Teen Leaders Program
A Leadership & Outreach Opportunity With a Scientific Edge
Applications for the 2025-26 class are due March 1, 2025!
Are you a high school student looking to strengthen your leadership skills, stand out on college applications, and make a difference in your community? The OMRF Teen Leaders Program is a one-of-a-kind experience where you’ll grow as a leader, gain hands-on experience in philanthropy and outreach, and get a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge scientific research—all while connecting with like-minded peers.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead With Purpose:
Participate in workshops, group activities, and mentorship opportunities to develop essential leadership and teamwork skills. Learn how to inspire others, manage projects, and create impact in your community. - Access Exclusive Science:
While this isn’t a science-focused program, you’ll have unique opportunities to explore the research happening at OMRF, meet scientists, and see how discoveries are made. - Make Your Mark:
Work with your class to design and host your very own fundraising event. This capstone project is your chance to showcase your leadership, creativity, and vision. - Boost Your College Applications:
Gain skills and experiences that make your resume shine, from leadership development to community impact and networking with professionals in philanthropy and science.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for students who:
- Aspire to lead and create change in their schools and communities.
- Are curious about how science impacts lives but aren’t looking for a science-heavy program.
- Want to grow their skills in leadership, public speaking, event planning, and outreach.
- Seek unique extracurricular activities to enhance college and scholarship applications.
Why Choose Teen Leaders?
- Leadership Training: Build skills that will set you apart.
- Community Impact: Make a difference by supporting OMRF’s mission.
- Scientific Inspiration: Access opportunities few others can.
- Peer Connections: Meet other motivated, driven students like you.
Session Dates and Location
OMRF Teen Leaders meets six times, generally from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from September to April at OMRF. The program does not meet in December. See the calendar tab for program dates.
Eligibility
- Grade in school: Students who will be in their sophomore, junior or senior year of high school during the program year.
- GPA: No specific GPA is required; however, students must be in good standing.
- Residency: Students must attend a school in Oklahoma.
- Cost: Free to participants. The Teen Leaders program is funded by OMRF.
Transportation
All participants are responsible for their own transportation to OMRF Teen Leaders sessions and/or events.
Application
- Applications must be completed and submitted online by March 1, 2025.
- Applications received by the deadline will be reviewed by the OMRF Teen Leaders Selection Committee. Committee members will evaluate many factors including, but not limited to, applications and recommendations. Finalists will then be asked to schedule a brief, in-person interview at OMRF.
- Applicants will be notified via email whether or not they have been selected for the program.
- Typically, no more than three students from the same school may be admitted to the same class.
- If you are including a recommendation letter as part of your application, we encourage you to share our Recommendation Letter Writing Guide with your recommender to help them highlight your strengths and potential for this program.
Please submit any printed materials to:
OMRF Teen Leaders
c/o OMRF Philanthropy Office
825 NE 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-271-8137
omrfteenleadership@omrf.org
