The Cooperative Leaders and Scholars (CLS) is an opportunity to develop and engage employees, board members, and post-secondary students with participation in a national cooperative conference and exposure to co-op industry thought leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

CLS participants will:

• Participate in a welcome dinner and orientation
• Attend the Co-op IMPACT Conference from Oct. 5-6 in Washington, D.C.
• Attend the Cooperative Hall of Fame reception and awards ceremony on Oct. 6
• Participate in a Saint Mary's University cooperative management course

Scholarships are open to:

• 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.

Application deadline is July 31 and are available at https://bit.ly/3AubHbg. Scholarship awardees will be announced on Aug. 12. Contact Julia Selig at jselig@ncba.coop for more information.

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