Leadership Program

Leaders in the Making

The Buc Days Commission is passionate about building up and encouraging young leaders in the Coastal Bend Community. That’s why we provide scholarship and development opportunities through the Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Leadership Program—a six-month program that begins yearly in December and culminates in May during the Buc Days Festival.

How the program works
From over 100 applications, 20 high school seniors are chosen based on academic standing, extracurricular activities, community outreach, and an interview and essay competition.

During the program, the participants attend five customized Dale Carnegie Program sessions focused on developing personal relationships and public speaking. The students then use these skills as they participate in industry tours, and community awareness and service projects.

Awards and scholarships
Based on each participant’s attendance, background and Final Project presentation, scholarships are distributed directly to the university or college participants are attending.

All scholars that successfully complete the Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Leadership Program will receive an equal scholarship amount of $3,500. In addition to the $3,500, the male and female scholars with the highest overall scores in program participation, engagement and project presentation will receive an additional $4,000 scholarship.

Scholarships for 2024 Buc Days Port of Corpus Christi Leadership Program total will be $82,000.