Transforming Futures since 2017

In February 2015, five Utah parents seeking a better educational opportunity for their children came together to create a new public charter school—one designed to provide a high-quality Liberal Arts education. Their vision was to teach students how to think, not what to think; to help them grow into leaders with integrity and honor; and to equip them with the technology skills needed for today’s world.

They found this model through Williamsburg Learning, an educational services provider already supporting a national private school. Williamsburg Learning had developed The Williamsburg Curriculum—a Liberal Arts–based program focused on classical texts rather than textbooks, Socratic discussions in high school, and project-based learning in middle school. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and engaging instruction delivered through cutting-edge technology.

When these parents joined forces with Williamsburg Learning, the Leadership Academy of Utah (LAU) was born.

LAU was approved by the Utah State Board of Education on February 5, 2016, following a unanimous recommendation from the State Charter School Board. Our doors officially opened in August 2017.

Since then, LAU has grown, but our commitment to families has never changed. Our top priority remains partnering with parents to help students receive an exceptional education and prepare to live their dreams as contributing members of society.

To demonstrate our belief in our students and support them as they transition from high school into adulthood, we created the Legacy Learning Scholarship.

Legacy Learning Scholarship

The LAU Legacy Learning Scholarship is designed to celebrate our students' success, help students identify their strengths, and to springboard them into their future, firmly rooting them in a life of learning and growth.

This Scholarship is an LAU-specific opportunity for seniors graduating from Leadership Academy of Utah. Scholarship awards are based on student success (LAU Graduation) and will be tiered according to the length of time the student attended LAU.

There is no consideration of GPA or ACT scores. All eligible students who complete the application in full will be awarded the scholarship. This scholarship can be used in any way the qualified student feels will benefit them as they plan for and embark on their continued education.

The only request from LAU is that students follow up with LAU and share with us how their LAU education and Legacy Learning Scholarship have impacted their post-high school journey. Students are also encouraged to consider giving back to the Legacy Learning Scholarship program and to seek opportunities to mentor and help others around them.