Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars Program

The Thomas F. Chapman Leadership Scholars Program selects freshmen at Clemson University who show leadership potential and nurtures those qualities throughout their Clemson career. The program is designed to enrich students' academic preparation beyond the classroom and curriculum and support the college's mission to develop leadership abilities in its students. The program is based, in part, on a leadership theme developed by former Equifax CEO and board chairman, Thomas F. Chapman ’65, that uses the analogy of The Wizard of Oz characters — the scarecrow, lion and tin man — to communicate the traits of leadership. Those students whose applications are deemed the most outstanding are then further screened through an interview process with the review panel to select 8 Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business students and one student from each additional College on campus, 14 students total, who will begin the program. Chapman Leadership Scholars have the potential to receive a total of $6,000 over three years.