Scholarships

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

We will begin accepting applications for next year's scholarships on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

2024 - 2025 Scholarship Information

The courses available to apply for are as follows:

This is thanks to the generous contributions of Cooperative Energy, Entergy Mississippi, Mississippi Power Company, Mississippi Development Authority, and the Mississippi Economic Development Council.

Please download the application form below to apply for a tuition scholarship. 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.

Please do not submit more than one application per person. There may, however, be more than one application submitted per organization.

Continued professional training is vital for a successful community and economic development in Mississippi. If you know of others who are not members but could benefit from scholarship assistance, encourage them to join our association and apply. As a result, our organization will grow and the capabilities of our membership will improve.

The deadline to submit a scholarship application is Thursday, October 31, 2024. If you submitted an application, MEDC will contact you at the beginning of December with further information.

2025 Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship Committee Guidelines

*MEDC will only reimburse the tuition amount for early-bird registration and the discounted tuition rate (if available for the course you are taking).