Mackinac Future Leaders

The Mackinac Future Leaders program offers a limited number of partial registration scholarships to the Mackinac Policy Conference to entrepreneurs and up-and-coming leaders making significant contributions to their business, industry, or community.

Recipients of these scholarships are forward-thinking professionals between 23 and 35 years old making an impact in their organization and community. These individuals welcome change, view challenges as opportunities, and generate fresh ideas and innovative thinking. Eligible entrepreneurs are creative doers whose products or services close gaps in underserved markets or communities and help solve societal problems.

Mackinac Future Leaders will have full access to all Conference sessions and activities at the reduced rate of $1,100 (compared to the standard future member rate of $3,700). In addition, there will be private receptions with Conference speakers and exclusive networking opportunities.

Individuals who are selected to participate must attend all Mackinac Future Leaders programming. Failure to participate may result in the individual’s company being ineligible for future scholarships.

A limited number of rooms are on hold for Mackinac Future Leaders. Room rates are approximately $315 per night; a three-night minimum stay is required. The estimated room rate does not include tax and lodging fees. Once an application is approved, more information will be sent to the Mackinac Future Leader to complete their Conference registration and access the designated room block. Mackinac Future Leaders are not required to use the rooms in this block. Please note, no refunds will be granted for registration cancelations or no-shows. Past Mackinac Policy Conference attendees are not eligible.

Mackinac Future Leaders is powered by Bank of America and awarded to individuals based on merit and availability.