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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 2022 LEHI Cohort. You are seeking to join an extensive graduate network of over 300 legislators and policymakers from across North America. 
  • If interested, please download the application form by clicking and send the application form to nate.weigel@pnwer.org. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of your acceptance into the cohort. 
  • 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
  • NEW IN 2021: Governors, governor's advisors, or relevant Office of the Governor applicants. 
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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 $5000 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 2022 Cohort, you may be asked to serve as an alternate, or waitlisted for the 2023 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
  • Application Deadline: Application deadline has been extended until June
  • Cohort Selection: June 15, 2022 (You will be informed of your selection to the 2022 Cohort and asked to sign a commitment letter)
  • LEHI Session 1: Aug. 5-9, 2022 in Richland, WA
  • LEHI Session 2: Nov. 16-19, 2022 in Washington, D.C.