Leaders of the Future Application

Please use the form linked at the bottom of this page to apply to Impact 100’s Leaders of the Future Program. This program covers the cost of membership for those working to become tomorrow’s philanthropists. LOF recipients are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the Impact 100 process, including serving on a Focus Area Committee and voting at our Annual Celebration Dinner.

Click here for more information on our Leaders of the Future Program.

To be considered eligible, the applicant must:

  • Live in Marion County or one of its donut counties (Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, or Boone).
  • Work or volunteer in public service (not-for-profit or government fields) or be currently attending college or graduate school.
  • Pledge to do ALL of the following:
    • Serve on a Focus Area Committee, abiding by the organization’s grant-making procedures and conflict of interest policy.
    • Attend and volunteer at the Annual Dinner in June.
    • Attend and volunteer at one or more Impact 100 events during the calendar year.
    • Participate on one Impact 100 Board Committee (Membership, Marketing & Communications, Annual Celebration, or Fundraising).
    • Make two social media posts about the experience of being an Impact 100 Leaders of the Future member.
  • Have not received an Impact 100 LOF Membership previously.

It is recommended that interested candidates review our website to learn more about us our processes before filling out the Leaders of the Future Application Form. Each year’s applications are available on our home page as soon as they are released each fall until the application period ends. Because receiving this membership requires a time commitment from the recipient, it is necessary for the applicant to complete and send in the form herself.

Click here to download a copy of the 2025 Leaders of the Future Application.

How to submit a LOF Application

Applications are due on Friday, December 6, 2025.

  1. Download the form by clicking the link.
  2. Complete the form, answering each question completely. Because it is downloaded to your system, you can save and restart as much as needed.
  3. Once the form is ready for submission, add a copy of your resume to the end of the form, and save the form with the resume as a single PDF.
  4. Name the file using the following naming convention: “Last name_First name_2025 Scholarship Application.” Example file name: Smith_Jane_2025 Scholarship Application
  5. Send the PDF as an attachment to an email to impact100indy@gmail.com, using the name of the attache PDF as the subject of the email. Example email subject: Smith_Jane_2025 Scholarship Application

Send any questions of concerns regarding your application to impact100indy@gmail.com. The subject of this email must include the word Scholarship to ensure it is forwarded to the Leaders of the Future Scholarship Committee.

Important LOF Dates for 2025

  • January: Recipients announced
  • October 14: Application Form is available
  • December 6: Applications are due
  • Late December: Recipients notified