Join the 2020 Cooperative Leaders and Scholars Cohort

Join young co-op employees, board members, or post-secondary students at the Fourth Annual Cooperative Leaders and Scholars Institute (CLSI) on October 5-9. NCBA CLUSA's CLSI is an opportunity to be a part of an online cohort of cooperators learning from co-op industry leaders, policy makers, and academia. CDF is offering eligible candidates scholarships to attend the program.

CSLI participants will:

• Attend the virtual Co-op IMPACT Conference in October 5 - 9

• Participate in exclusive orientation and wrap-up events designed specifically to broaden their understanding of the impacts cooperatives, mutuals, and credit unions have on members, communities, and the broader economy

• Attend the Virtual Cooperative Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony

• Participate in St. Mary’s University Cooperative Management Course

Scholarships are available for:

• Young professionals (ages 18-35) beginning their career in cooperative business, credit unions, and mutual insurance

• Post-secondary students of any age with an interest in co-ops, credit unions, and mutual insurance

Deadline for the program is September 14. Contact Greg Irving at girving@ncba.coop, for more information and to apply.