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2023 - 2025 DELP Application Statistics & Feedback

The ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) is a highly competitive scholar program. The 2023-2025 DELP Scholar applications had these overall statistics:

  • Nearly 150 applications (started and/or submitted).
  • 72% of submitted applications identified as Female and 28% Male.
  • 69% of submitted applications identified as Heterosexual; 17% Gay; 9% Bisexual; <1% Lesbian
  • 60% of submitted applicants identified as African American/Black; 14% Hispanic/Latino; 10% White/Caucasian 9% as Asian; <1% as American Indian/Native American or self-identified.
  • 60% of submitted applicants were from associations in the DMV area, 20% from the Midwest, and the remaining were from associations in Western, Central, Southern, and Northeastern USA.
  • 43% of submitted applicants hold positions as Directors, 29% Managers, 21% C-Suite positions, but not Executive Directors, and 7% Executive Directors/CEOs.
  • <1% of submitted applicants indicated that they have a disability.

 

The judges have provided this general feedback from applications.  Please consider the points below when preparing your application.

  • If you are not selected as a DELP Scholar, please apply again!  Becoming a DELP Scholar is a highly competitive process.  We encourage you to continue to apply for the program if you are not selected.
  • Tell your story to the fullest.  Use the essay word count to maximize your explanations and provide detailed examples of how you’ve exhibited the questions asked in the essay.  Don’t shy away from telling your story, but make sure you are answering the question in detail.  Share your challenges and how you’ve overcome them.
  • Be specific when answering the essay question. When finished, re-read your essay to make sure you’ve provided examples and answered the question(s) asked in the essay.
  • Connect with the people providing your letters of recommendation to ensure that they understand your reasons for applying for DELP.  Please encourage them to write letters of recommendation that speak to the items you would like to highlight in your application.

Thank you for your interest in the DELP program.  Visit www.asaecenter.org/delp for information on the program’s eligibility requirements, current DELP Scholars and Alumni, and the application process.