Founded in 2007 by Madison and Lila Self
Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program
What is the SELF Program?
The Madison A. and Lila Self Engineering Leadership Fellows Program is a co-curricular fellowship for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the School of Engineering at the University of Kansas. The program provides passionate and highly motivated engineering and computer science undergraduates the chance to challenge themselves as they develop on their leadership journeys.
The purpose of the program is to enhance the leadership, business, and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills of SELF Fellows. Those who receive the fellowship shall be accountable to themselves, their peers, and the program to continuously seek to demonstrate to the highest extent possible: integrity, humility, curiosity, creativity, academic excellence, perseverance and diligence while deepening their knowledge and skills across the seven pillars of the SELF Program, shown below.
SELF Program
-SELF Program Mission
To develop passionate engineering and computer science graduates who are strongly goal-oriented and who bring the business skills and vision needed to guide the technology-based corporations of tomorrow.
-SELF Program Vision
The SELF Program is the center of excellence in Kansas for enabling Engineering Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Business for undergraduate students.
-Vision for SELF Fellows
Self Engineering Leadership Fellows are the authentic engineering leaders of tomorrow possessing enhanced skills in business, leadership, and entrepreneurship and a fire in the belly to make a difference in the world.
Becoming a SELF Fellow
High school seniors are encouraged to apply to the SELF Program on a four-year track. Additionally, current freshman and sophomores who are enrolled in the School of Engineering for the following year can apply for three-and two-year track options. Explore the application process by clicking "How to Apply" below.
