This seven-month journey is made possible by generous donors who believe in your leadership. While the true cost exceeds $5,000 per participant, your investment is just $2,050.
Why? Because our donors believe in you. They know that when people like you step up to lead, our communities grow stronger.
Your $2,050 program fee covers only a portion of the total cost and helps support essentials like world-class media training, cutting-edge learning tools, expert guest speakers, and personalized mentorship. The rest is funded by those who are invested in your potential.
This isn’t just a program — it’s an investment in yourself and the future of public leadership.
Full Funding Reimbursement Awards for Texas Residents
Thanks to the generous support of the Center for Women in Government (CWG) at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University, full funding awards are available to eligible Texas residents. These awards cover the entire $2,050 program fee on a reimbursement basis.
The CWG support helps ensure that aspiring leaders from all socioeconomic backgrounds can participate in the LBJ Women’s Campaign School, breaking down financial barriers for women in public life.
Participants receiving a full funding fee reimbursement award are encouraged to fundraise separately for hotel and travel expenses.
How to Apply
Applications for the CWG Full Funding Reimbursement Award open alongside the application for the 2026 Class (Cohort 7). To be considered, you must submit two separate applications:
One to the LBJ Women’s Campaign School to join the program
One to the CWG to be considered for the full funding reimbursement award
Visit the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership’s Center for Women in Government website for the application link and further details including the reimbursement funding application deadline.
Out-of-state financial aid
If you are joining us from out of state, we offer financial aid based on both need and merit. A limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships are available.
Fundraising support for tuition costs
We encourage and provide resources for all admitted change-makers to fundraise for their tuition and travel — consider this your first step into the world of political fundraising! Fundraising is a critical campaign skill, and this hands-on experience not only provides valuable practice but also helps build early relationships with future campaign donors. Many past participants found that the supporters they engaged during their LBJWCS fundraisers later became key contributors when they launched their own campaigns.
By fundraising for your tuition, you're also making it possible for us to offer financial assistance to those with clear financial need. As an added benefit, those who choose to fundraise will be invited to an exclusive workshop led by fundraising experts, where you can sharpen your skills even further.
Can I help defray the cost for others?
Yes! If you would like to help defray our tuition costs for our participants and support change-makers in politics, please make a tax-deductible donation. Thank you for your support!
Financial aid offers
If you apply for financial aid, you will receive notification of financial assistance either in your admissions letter or shortly after you are accepted into the program depending on the type of award.