Civic skills are critical for employment success and effective citizenship
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.