Applications for the 2026-2027 year will be available April 1 – April 30, 2026.

Please only include ONE active TDC Member as your sponsor in the application. Each active member can only sponsor one (1) person so please check with your sponsor prior to completing the application. If selected to be a member of the TDC, you will be required to undergo a background check and motor vehicle record check. By submitting your application, you acknowledge your awareness of this requirement. A Consumer Report Disclosure form will be provided to you before the background check is conducted.

If you have difficulty submitting the application, please reach out to Selection Chair Josh Francis.

Applications Closed

Important Dates

2026-2027 Applicant Schedule

  • Application opens

  • Application Deadline (11:59PM – no exceptions)

  • Applicant Breakfast #1*

  • Applicant Breakfast #2*

  • Applicant Happy Hour

  • Newman Class Announced

* Location/Time: Rise School of Dallas at 8:00am. TDC sponsored breakfasts are for applicants to meet the selection committee members and tour The Rise School.

2026-2027 Newman Schedule

  • Newman Happy Hour

  • Newman Dinner*

  • Newman Retreat*

* Attendance mandatory.