Student Resources

Below we have compiled a list of resources for students to learn more about leadership opportunities available at the University of Michigan and in the United States.

Note: Many of these resources are outside resources not maintained by M-LEAD so content may change and does not represent the views of M-LEAD or the University of Michigan.

Scholarships

Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships (LSA) – recruits and prepares U-M students and alums for major national scholarship and fellowship competitions

Offices

Sanger Leadership Center – leadership center for Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Barger Leadership Institute – leadership center for College of LSA
LSA Opportunity Hub – career exploration center to help students book one-on-one coaching appointments, apply to internships, and register for recruiting/networking events
U-M Athletics Leadership Development – leadership development for U-M Athletes
Leadership Initiative, Ford School – offers leadership development opportunities integrated across curricular and co-curricular activities, including courses, leadership coaching, assessments, and programs
Center for the Education of Women+ – navigate circumstantial barriers by providing academic, financial, and professional support
Spectrum Center – dedicated to serving and supporting members of the U-M LGBTQIA2S+ communities
Ginsberg Center – community and civic engagement center with a mission to cultivate and steward equitable partnerships between communities and the University of Michigan
Business+Impact – The Impact Roadmap is the center for activities, people and key partners currently focused on social impact and sustainability

Leadership Conferences

Association of Leadership Educators (recommended for students interested in teaching or working in student affairs)
Collegiate Leadership Competition (undergraduate teams from institutions compete to learn more and use their leadership skills)
Elon University’s Intersect: Diversity & Leadership Conference
National Conference on Student Leadership
2026 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration (SOLAR) Conference
National College Attainment Network’s 2026 Leadership Summit
Change Leadership Conference 2026
2026 ACUI Annual Conference
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute 2026 National Conference

Student Organization Support

Center for Campus Involvement – serves undergraduate and graduate students campus wide through its programs and student organization support
Office of Student Conflict Resolution – provides a variety of programs and services designed to support a safe, just and peaceful community
The Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) – provides support to student orgs through programming, celebrations, educational offerings, and building social capital through the lens of race and ethnicity

Wellness Coaching

Well-Being Academy – provides training for faculty, staff, and students in support of student well-being