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IEDC Scholarships

The H.C. Nutting Jim Callahan Scholarship Award was created to recognize those economic developers who strive to keep abreast of the ever-changing field of economic development and wish to pursue continuing education at an International Economic Development Council (IEDC) course offered in Kentucky.  Scholarship(s) are awarded annually to a KAED member in good standing who works in economic development in Kentucky. A minimum of three years as a member of KAED is required. Applicants must demonstrate a level of experience and expertise in the economic development field, and a desire to enhance his or her professional development. 

H.C. Nutting named this award in honor of Representative Jim Callahan for his nine terms in the General Assembly and for serving as the House Majority Caucus Chairman. He stood as Northern Kentucky's highest-ranking member in the House of Representatives. Rep. Callahan worked on the Kentucky Tourism Development Act that created tax credits for major tourist attractions. He also sponsored the Higher Education Reform Act of 1997 that created the Bucks for Brains program, and consolidated the community college and technical school systems creating the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

All prerequisites and selection criteria for the H.C. Nutting Jim Callahan Scholarship Award must be met by all applicants for eligibility. Final approval of the scholarship awards are made by action of the KAED Awards and Scholarship Committee and  H.C. Nutting.

IEDC Scholarship Criteria

Scholarships expire one year from the date of issue
Must be a KAED member in good standing (mandatory)
Must work in economic development in Kentucky (mandatory)
Five years as member of KAED (mandatory)

Criteria	Weight
1. Financial need Consideration given in priority order: 1) nonprofit, 2) local government, 3) state government and 4) for profit business	20%
2. Volunteer contribution to KAED	20%
3. Economic need of community, region or service area	10%
4. Review of background and personal resume for ED experience	15%
5. Number of years as member of KAED	15%
6. Demonstration of desire to enhance professional development	10%
7. Certified Economic Developer designation	5%
8. Graduate of EDI	5%

 EDI, KIED and IEDC Scholarship Application (PDF)

2008 Training Schedule

IEDC (Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies)
September 8-9, 2008
Louisville, KY

Please visit www.iedconline.org for more training opportunities.