About our scholarships
We partner with Civic Federal Credit Union to provide both professional development and student scholarships.
Over many years, the scholarships have provided nearly $3.5 million to credit union members to further their education. This investment not only advances the professional development and educational goals of Civic members, but also strengthens the communities they serve — amplifying their leadership impact and deepening their ability to drive meaningful change across North Carolina.
Professional Development Scholarships
UNC School of Government Scholarship
North Carolinians serving in local government, the nonprofit sector, or other public service fields — and who are members of Civic Credit Union — are eligible to apply for a scholarship that helps offset the cost of tuition for conferences, courses, and seminars offered by the UNC School of Government in Chapel Hill.
The Civic Scholarship Committee reviews applications based on the course start date. Scholarship application deadlines are:
- March 1 (courses starting between April and June)
- June 1 (courses starting between July and September)
- July 15 (application review for Municipal and County Administration course only)
- September 1 (courses starting between October and December)
- December 1 (courses starting between January and March)
Proof of registration for courses is required in order to apply for a scholarship. For applicants waiting on acceptance to a course, a copy of the confirmation email proving the applicant has applied to attend will suffice.
Your application must be received by the deadline above. Funds may not be awarded on a reimbursement basis for courses or programs that are completed or in progress.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please email us.
Learn more about our partner organization, Civic Credit Union.
NC State University Public Safety Leadership Initiative Scholarship
North Carolina State University Public Safety Leadership Initiative (PSLI): North Carolina local government law enforcement personnel who are members of Civic are eligible to apply for tuition scholarships for the Administrative Officers Management Program (AOMP) and Law Enforcement Executive Program (LEEP).
Scholarship application deadlines:
AOMP
- April 1 (class is May to July)
- July 1 (class is August to November)
- December 1 (class is January to April)
LEEP
- September 1 (class runs one week per month from October through March)
Proof of registration for courses is required in order to apply for a scholarship. For applicants waiting on acceptance to a course, a copy of the confirmation email proving the applicant has applied to attend will suffice.
If you have questions regarding the application process, please email us.
Learn more about our partner organization, Civic Credit Union.
Student Scholarships
Civic Foundation Scholarship
Each year, Civic proudly awards $5,000 scholarships to 25 Civic members who are graduating high school seniors and are planning to attend a four-year college or university. These one-time scholarships are paid directly to the student’s school in a single installment and may be applied toward tuition, textbooks, computers, or other educational expenses.
The scholarship application portal is open from October 1 through February 1.
Learn more about our partner organization, Civic Credit Union.