Scholarships

Professional advancement for EDAM members and other Minnesota economic development professionals is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission, represented by its support for the EDAM Summer Conference, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) accredited Upper Midwest Basic Economic Development Course, IEDC advanced economic development courses and the Hamline University Economic Development Certificate program.

The Minnesota Economic Development Foundation offers scholarships to EDAM members for professional advancement on an annual basis. Watch the Newsfeed for announcements on open scholarship applications.

Scholarship Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Name of Your Organization
Job Title
Scholarship Application for:*
- Basic Economic Development Course (MN-based employees of public or non-profit entities only)
- Hamline Economic Development Certificate Course
- Hamline Housing Development Certificate Course
Are you presently registered for the course?*
- Yes
- No
Are you presently registered for the course?*
- Yes
- No
Would a scholarship from the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation make it easier for you to attend the Basic Economic Development Course?*
- Yes
- No
Would a scholarship from the Minnesota Economic Development Foundation make it easier for you to attend an IEDC Course?*
- Yes
- No
Explain why.
Explain why.
Reason for taking the course:*
- Professional Advancement
- Meet Employer's Continuing Education Requirements
- Expand Knowledge
(select all that apply)
Reason for taking the course:*
- Professional Advancement
- Meet Employer's Continuing Education Requirements
- Expand Knowledge
(select all that apply)
What is your current employment status and why are you interested in the Hamline Certificate?*
What is your current employment status and why are you interested in the Hamline Certificate?*
Describe how this course will enhance your personal/professional development:*
What are your career goals and do you plan on working in the economic development field long-term?*
What are your career goals and do you plan on working in the economic development field long-term?*
Please describe how the Hamline Certificate will enhance your career goals.*
Please describe how the Hamline Certificate will enhance your career goals.*
In two paragraphs, tell us your perspective on why economic development is important to our State and our respective communities.*
In two paragraphs, tell us your perspective on why economic development is important to our State and our respective communities.*
Will you agree to participate in a 5 year follow-up study once you complete this course?*
- Yes
- No
Should you receive the scholarship, are you willing to discuss your experiences with other economic development professionals?*
- Yes
- No
Should you receive the scholarship, are you willing to discuss your experiences with other economic development professionals?*
- Yes
- No
What organization is sponsoring the course?*
- NDC
- IEDC
- Other
Describe Other:
Name of Course:
When is the course scheduled to take place?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Location of Course:
Have you received an EDAM Foundation Scholarship in the past?*
- Yes
- No
How does this course fit into your professional development plan?
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