Open to all Texas Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The Conrad Program is managed at UNT Dallas, but is open to all qualified undergraduate and graduate students across Texas. You do not need any affiliation with UNT Dallas to apply. See full application requirements below.
Empower. Equip. Impact.
Texas State Senator Royce West established the Conrad Leadership Program to help Texas students gain employment experience before they graduate.
The program is named after the renowned Dallas African-American physician and educational advocate, Dr. Emmett J. Conrad. Since being established in 1993, there are now more than 3,500 Conrad Alumni.
More about our history and missionApplication Dates and Requirements
Application Requirements
- Be enrolled at a four-year college or university
Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4-point grading scale). This allows for your consideration for the program. - We accept scholars with any major.
- Complete the on-line application process and provide required documentation (recommendation letters, resume, transcript, prescreening video and cover letter).
- Pass the Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program selection committee interviews.
Summer 2026 Applications Closed: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Summer 2027 Interest Form
Employment Policies
- Attend mandatory orientation tentatively scheduled on Monday, January 5, 2026, at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
- Commit to participate in one service learning project and two summer professional development sessions.
- Pass employer sponsor interview.
- Adhere to program and company employment policies and procedures (submit to criminal background check, credit check, and/or drug tests, when required by employers).