
Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program
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In 2007, the American Red Cross, the NAIA and State Farm Insurance established the innovative Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program. The program is intended to: exemplify core values of the NAIA Champions of Character program; inspire a new generation of Red Cross volunteers and leaders; promote diversity on Red Cross Blood Region boards of directors; foster leadership opportunities; champion a philanthropic cause; and impact local communities.
Each year the program kicks off with two weeks of energetic training at Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Student-athletes acquire first-hand coaching, mentoring and professional leadership training presented by senior Red Cross leadership and NAIA representatives. They learn to organize successful campus blood drives, actively participate on a leadership board and take part in diversity and cultural competency training. Student-athletes receive scholarship support provided by the Red Cross and State Farm Insurance.
Participating student-athletes receive: |
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A $2000 scholarship |
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A two-week internship at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington, D.C. |
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Roundtrip transportation to Washington, D.C., room, board, and stipend |
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An opportunity to learn from top American Red Cross and NAIA representatives |
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The privilege to sit on the Board of local American Red Cross blood regions throughout the country |
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An opportunity to make a significant impact on campus and in the community |
Participating NAIA Institutions and student-athletes must agree to: |
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Serve (student-athlete) as a Champions of Character Ambassador |
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Attend the ARC-NAIA Youth Leadership academy in Washington, D.C., for two weeks in June |
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Organize American Red Cross Blood Drives/Activities on campus |
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Serve (student-athlete) on the ARC Board for local Blood Region |
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The Institution will facilitate a scholarship check presentation on campus, in partnership with the American Red Cross |
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Support and recognize the student-athlete if he/she decides to form a Red Cross Club on campus |
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Support and recognize the student-athlete if he/she decides to form a Red Cross Club on campus |
The Red Cross / NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program saves lives with four simple steps...learn more or sign up to donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org.