Apply for WLI Class XIII
Applications are due by Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Congratulations on your nomination as a candidate for Class XIII of the UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please do not share this page as participation in this process is by invitation only. As a reminder, to be considered for the program, candidates must:
- Be at least 25 years of age by the application deadline – May 15, 2026
- Have resided in Florida for a minimum of one year
- Receive a substantial portion of their income from Florida agriculture, natural resources and/or related industries
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential
Below are resources to assist you in the application process:
- Application – this application will take approximately one hour to complete.
- Application Preview – download a copy of the application questions.
- Class XIII Schedule – attendance at all seminars is mandatory.
- Program Overview
- Employer One-Pager– share with employers who may be unfamiliar with the program or hesitant to support an employee’s application.
- Application Process FAQs