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Scholarship
Vectren Economic Development is committed to promoting economic growth throughout the communities it serves. As part of this commitment, Vectren offers tuition-only scholarships to economic development practitioners interested in attending one of the Basic Economic Development Courses in either Indiana or Ohio.
Basic Economic Development Courses offer intensive training in the basic concepts, methods and strategies of economic and community development and are accredited by the International Economic Development Council.
The Indiana Basic Economic Development Course is held in January each year at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. The Ohio Basic Economic Development Course is offered annually in either March or April and takes place in Columbus, Ohio.
To qualify for a tuition-only scholarship, an individual should be either
- Employed by a nonprofit entity whose function is to promote the growth of a Vectren-served community (governmental unit; local economic development agency)
- Employed by an entity whose function facilitates the growth of a Vectren-served region (educational institution; workforce development agency), or
- Serve as an elected official with an interest in, or responsibility for a city or county’s economic development efforts
If you are interested in a Vectren scholarship for a Basic Economic Development Course in either Indiana or Ohio, click here to apply.
“The Basic Economic Development Course is a great way to start in the economic development field. The networking is really beneficial, and it is a great wealth of information you can bring back with you and use over and over again.”
– Sally Denning - Vectren Scholarship Recipient and Administrative Coordinator of Port of Indiana - Mount Vernon, IN.
Vectren may publicize the fact that it has awarded scholarships to particular individuals. This is not a cash grant. Vectren will reimburse the institution for tuition charges only. Vectren typically awards three grants per year but reserves the right to vary from this practice. Tuition scholarships are not granted to students or to individuals who provide service exclusively to a geographic area that falls outside of Vectren’s service area.
