PDI Scholarship Information

Eligibility 

Scholarships are made available to PDI members (individual in whose name membership is held) in an effort to provide educational opportunities and promote professionalism. 

• The intent is to assist members whose development organization cannot provide total funding. The member must demonstrate a scholarship need. The member’s employer must participate in the expense of the course. 
• Funding priority will be given to assist members new to the profession and members whose development organizations cannot provide total funding. 
• Eligible costs include tuition fees, course fees, and course material fees. 
• Each individual may receive up to $500 per request and $1,000 over a lifetime. 

Deadline 

• Scholarship applications open in November or December following the organization's annual board retreat.

Acknowledgement 

• Applicants will be notified of the approval or denial of a Scholarship Application following the Board of Director’s review of the application. 
• If approved, it is incumbent of the recipient to submit a registration receipt and copy of a certificate of completion from the course identified in the scholarship application. Following receipt of these documents, funds will be disbursed. 

Additional Funding Sources 

• Heartland Economic Development Course 
• Utility providers often have funding streams for education to include: electric providers, natural gas providers, rural telephone providers. Contact your local representatives for more information. 
• Don’t overlook local businesses for assistance. Many corporations want to be involved with assisting communities grow and may be willing to provide possible funding.