Scholarships

CDI 2024 Scholarships

The CDI 2024 scholarship application is now open!

Please complete the application (linked below) to be considered for a scholarship to CDI 2024 held July 29 – August 2, 2024. There are a limited number of scholarships available to CDI 2024 making the scholarship process competitive. When filling out the application, please be as detailed as possible. A committee of CDI staff, alumni, and supporters will choose recipients based on need, benefit, and interest in the program.

The submission deadline is April 1, 2024.

If you have questions, please contact Shelby Fiegel at sfiegel@uca.edu or 501-450-5269. Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 1, 2024.

Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/cdischolarship2024


Mississippi Economic Development Council, Inc. (MEDC) Scholarship Program

MEDC offers scholarships to attend a variety of CED training courses, including the Community Development Institute (CDI). You must have a current individual MEDC membership in order to apply.  Please understand that funds may not be sufficient to award scholarships to all who apply.  Priority will be given to individuals who are newer to the economic/community development field, who demonstrate a need for the requested training, who are willing to make the commitment to participate, and who require financial assistance in order to attend.  A board member or superior must indicate their support of your participation in the course.

Apply here: medc.ms/about_us/scholarships


CDI scholarships are in high demand; many rural community leaders would not be able to attend CDI without the support of scholarships. Interested in becoming a scholarship supporter? Please contact Shelby Fiegel at sfiegel@uca.edu or 501-450-5269.

Thank you to our current CDI 2024 Scholarship Supporters: