The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership equips students to serve as nonprofit executives, staff, board members, and more. This certificate will develop capacity for effective leadership in nonprofit organizations regardless of one's career or role in nonprofit work. Students will learn best practices for nonprofit organizations and apply that learning in work with local community organizations. Students pursuing the certificate will engage with nonprofit executive directors, service-learning pedagogy, volunteer and event management experiences, and more. They will also have the option to become Certified Nonprofit Professionals; the nationally-recognized credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. This 12-credit-hour certificate provides students with the organizational knowledge, interpersonal confidence, and leadership experience needed to make change on the grand challenges facing our world.

Kansas State University offers the Certificate of Nonprofit Leadership Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Manhattan , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for nonprofit leadership studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Studies at Kansas State University
Entry Requirements
- High school curriculum from an accredited secondary school.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) on a 4.0 scale in high school coursework.
Transcripts
If you are admitted in your final year of school, we will need your final transcript when you arrive at K-State.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Studies at Kansas State University
How to Apply for Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Studies at Kansas State University
Our online application takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Submitting your application for admission will also trigger an automatic review of your eligibility for general university scholarships/awards.
Admission and scholarship priority dates:
- Spring start - Nov. 1
- Summer/Fall start - Feb.1
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United States of America, Manhattan