Civic Scholars

Community-Based Learning (CBL) teaches skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration. This opportunity is supported by Dakota Electric and the Inver Hills Foundation.

As a Civic Scholar, you will have the opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship with an option to renew for spring semester.

Program Components

• Civic Scholars Kick Off
• Attend three community-based learning events. A menu of choices will be provided.
  • OR Participants can waive the three events by participating in one of these options:
    • Enrolled in a community-based learning course for credit. Contact Shannon Williams for a list of eligible courses
    • Work as a community service work study employee
      • Current opportunities include Neighbors Inc., DARTS, the Inver Hills food and resource center, or elementary reading tutor
• End-of-Semester Wrap Up

Eligibility

• Enrolled in 6 or more credits at Inver Hills
• Priority will be given to students with a financial need
• There are five scholarships available for fall semester
• Commitment to the program components listed above

How to Apply

The application window for 2022-2023 is now open.  Please submit your application by 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

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