Emerging Leaders Institute

The Emerging Leaders Institute is a leadership program that focuses on providing leadership education and development to brothers with a focus on brothers within their first two years of brotherhood in the Fraternity.

The program seeks to provide brothers with opportunities to explore their definitions of leadership and to begin applying strong leadership behaviors and practices to their everyday actions. Brothers have the opportunity to network with their peers from across the country, develop a leadership legacy plan and identify future aspirations in their chapter/prospective chapter and beyond.

Applicants selected for the program work in a cohort style-model that culminates in an exclusive track at  International Convention that is granted at no cost to the participant or the chapter. For questions or assistance, email Director of Education and Chapter Development Kristin Fouts at kfouts@zbtnational.org.

2026 Cohort

Emerging Leaders are required to participate in four virtual sessions to earn approval for the International Convention experience: December 3, February 18, March 25, April 15 and May 6. Sessions are held from 7-8:30pm ET. The capstone course is July 30-August 2 at the 2026 International Convention. All dates are subject to change. Virtual “pre-homework” will be assigned to all participants to complete before the first virtual session.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicant has been initiated into Zeta Beta Tau within the past year.
• Applicant does not and has not held an Executive Board position in Zeta Beta Tau.
• Applicant is able to commit to attending the dates listed above, including International Convention.

This program is made possible in part by the generous support of the Zeta Beta Tau Foundation. To learn more about your Foundation, please visit zbtfoundation.org.