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Application and the Selection Process

Congratulations on your decision to apply to LEHI! You are applying for an opportunity to join the 2023 LEHI Cohort. You are seeking to join an extensive graduate network of over 350 legislators and policymakers from across North America.
Apply using the link above. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2023. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of your acceptance into the cohort by May 15, 2023.
Please contact nate.weigel@pnwer.org with any questions regarding the application or tuition and travel scholarship process.

Eligibility Requirements

Elected state or provincial legislators from the U.S. or Canada
Legislators currently serving on energy, natural resources, or environment committees
Legislators interested in making energy a part of their legislative career
Governors, governor's advisors, or relevant Office of the Governor applicants.

What to Know Before Applying

You are encouraged to get a recommendation from your caucus leadership or LEHI alumni. Priority is given to legislators who have been recommended by leadership or alumni. You can indicate who has recommended you when filling out the online application.
Please be respectful of other applicants by ensuring that you are able to commit to this session.
Tuition for LEHI is $7000 USD per participant. This will be covered for qualified elected legislators who are accepted into the program. Travel and accommodations is estimated at $1500 USD. Scholarships are available for accepted applicants through legislative organizations.
Throughout its 10 year history, LEHI travel and tuition scholarship have been accepted by all participant state ethics committees as a sanctioned expense. However, it is up to each participant to check with their legislative rules regarding scholarships.
For more information on scholarships such as what legislative organization you might be eligible to receive a scholarship through, visit the "Scholarships" page.

Next Steps

If you are not selected into the 2023 Cohort, you may be asked to serve as an alternate, or waitlisted for the 2024 Cohort.
If you have questions about the status of your application, contact nate.weigel@pnwer.org.

Selection Criteria
Selection of applicants is based upon a combination of the following criteria:

Energy-related legislative committee assignments, experience, and/or commitment to energy policy
Endorsement from caucus leadership and/or LEHI alumni
A balance of bi-partisan, diverse, and geographically diverse participants
Selection of applicants will be at the discretion of the Institute partner organizations
All applications will be considered

2022 Application and Selection Timeline