Cohort 8 - Important Application Dates
October 1, 2025 Applications open
November 7, 2025 Priority & Scholarship Application Deadline
December 12, 2025 General Application Deadline
January 1, 2026 Extended General Application Deadline
January 9, 2026 Decision Notifications Released
January 19, 2026 Deadline to Confirm Seat
January 30, 2026 Tuition Payment Due
Please note: Seating is limited.
WLA Cohort 8 Welcome & IWD Celebration
Tuesday, March 10, 2025 Academy start date - WLA Cohort 8 Welcome & Introductions
Time: 1PM - 4PM | Location: Uptown Hall
Loyola University’s 4th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration
Time: 5PM - 7PM | Location: Danna Student Center, St. Charles Room
Community Event: WLA and New Orleans community are invited to attend
Tickets: General Admission Fee and Registration Required (Cohort 8 event fee will be waived)
Tuition & Coaching Add - On
- WLA Program Tuition: $4,299
- Optional 1 to 1 personal coaching add-on: $399
- Tuition is due upon registration
- Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 7, 2025
- Limited partial scholarships are available. The deadline to apply with the scholarship request is November 7, 2025.*
* Must meet eligibility criteria.
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To successfully apply to Women's Leadership Academy, an applicant must submit the online application, as well as any supporting documents. Click the button below to apply for WLA Cohort 8.
To be considered for a partial scholarship, eligible applicants must complete the WLA online application AND the WLA scholarship application, as well as any supporting documents. Eligibility requirements can be found in the Program Details. Scholarship Applications are now closed.