The Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights (ODHR) have announced the application process and submission deadline for the Human Rights Commission Leadership Utah Scholarship.

Leadership Utah is a program designed by the Salt Lake Chamber to provide opportunities to people interested in learning more about the challenges facing the community. It is ideal for those who are interested in becoming involved, who want to gain the tools to make more informed decisions, and who want to improve their leadership abilities.

ODHR Coordinator Yolanda Francisco-Nez said, “The secret of success in life is to be ready when opportunity knocks. I encourage members of our diverse community to seize this important opportunity, to refine their leadership skills and positively influence the future with the knowledge they receive.”

WHO: Residents of Salt Lake City who are members of the city’s diverse communities are encouraged to apply. One recipient will be selected by the Salt Lake City Human Rights Commission.

WHAT: This scholarship is a $2,000 tuition waiver used to attend the Leadership Utah training program. For details, please visit: http://www.saltlakechamber.org/memberinfo/programs/leadershiputah/

WHEN: Application deadline: Monday, July 27, 2009