Scholarship Program

The National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) is now accepting self-nominations for the 2025 Professional Development Scholarship Program.  

The scholarship program recognizes the importance of training and education, as well as networking, in the field of Economic Development.  The program is open to NREDA members and non-members with a focus on those new to the economic development profession.

Two scholarships will be awarded in 2025 and include a complimentary registration to the NREDA Annual Conference to be held November 5-7, 2025 in Nashville, TN.  Additionally, if non-members are selected, a 2025 NREDA membership (for the remainder of the year) will also be included.  Priority in selection will be given to those who have not attended a past NREDA Annual Conference.

You may submit your application HERE for the NREDA 2025 Professional Development Scholarship no later than August 14^th.

The NREDA leadership will review all scholarship applications and will contact the two selected recipients by August 31^st.  Scholarship recipients that are selected will be notified with full details, including conference and/or membership application information.  Recipients are eligible to receive a scholarship once.  Applicants who are not selected are eligible to apply again for future programs.