Dear Applicant,

Thank you for considering the Laureates and Leaders program. Please read below for detailed instructions on how to apply.

How to Apply:

• Please note that this application does not let you save your information and return to it at a later time. Be sure that you have completed your personal statement before beginning the application. Click on the “Personal Statement” tab on the left to see the questions for the personal statement.



• Recommendations: You will need one letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member (excluding OME staff members). Your recommenders will be able to upload their recommendation directly to the website. You will need to provide your recommender with the recommendation sheet below. They will need your name and student ID # in order to upload the recommendation.

Download Recommendation Sheet: Download doc / Download pdf


• Be sure to submit the application by the deadline, Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Please contact Assistant Dean Elsie Otero, eotero@mit.edu, if you have any questions.