Application Acceptance for the 2026 - 2027 Program year will open January 2026.
The application window will close in late August of 2026.
Each program year runs from October to April.
Welcome to the Student L.E.A.D. Program Website, proudly hosted by ASME’s Petroleum Division.
L.E.A.D.—which stands for Leadership, Education, and Development—is a volunteer-driven initiative created to empower student engineers with the tools, experiences, and connections they need to stand out in their careers. Our dedicated Mentors bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm, offering a dynamic program filled with hands-on learning, professional networking, and team-building opportunities.
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Petroleum Division of ASME and our valued Sponsors. To learn more about our sponsoring division, scroll down—or use the navigation bar above to explore program details, check your eligibility, and find out how to apply.
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to our 2025-2026 Cohort!
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You can find some popular topics below to help you learn more about the L.E.A.D. program, or click on one of the options from the toolbar at the top of the page. If you ever have a question, just use the Contact feature and send us a quick note. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Who should apply?
Student Engineers! Preference is given to mechanical engineers, but we will also accept applications from Petroleum, Chemical, and Electrical engineers. Ideally students will have completed their freshman year of college and completed an engineering course or two. We accept applications from Sophomore through PhD level students. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. Apply today!
What's involved?
Each program cycle is a 7-month time commitment that includes two face-to-face meetings, monthly zoom calls with your teams, and virtual learning opportunities between our 2 annual meetings. One meeting in the Fall (Oct/Nov), one meeting in April. The meetings are organized to run like business meetings with experienced speakers, offsite industry tours, team building, a semester project, and peer/mentor networking opportunities.
What's the cost?
The L.E.A.D. Student Program is fully funded by the Petroleum Division of ASME. This means ASME covers the cost of travel, hotel and all food and transportation while you are on ASME business. ASME will reimburse each student for their expenses after the duration of each trip.