How much funding does Leadership Raleigh John Freehafer Scholarship Fund provide?

Leadership Raleigh John Freehafer Scholarship Fund provides $500 - $2,000 in funding.

Leadership Raleigh John Freehafer Scholarship Fund

GREATER RALEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Funding Amount

$500 - $2,000

Deadline

June 5, 2026

57 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Leadership Raleigh John Freehafer Scholarship Fund

Funder: Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Community Development Foundation

Program Type: Partial scholarship to support participation in Leadership Raleigh program

Geographic Scope: Raleigh and Greater Triangle region, North Carolina

Target Audience:

Nonprofit and community leaders

Small and minority-owned business leaders

Individuals for whom the program fee presents a barrier to participate

Award Information:

Typical Award Range: $500 - $2,000

Note: The Foundation may not be able to provide the full requested scholarship amount but will work with applicants to support their participation

Program Context:
Scholarships support admission to the Leadership Raleigh program, a 10-month community leadership development program in its 55th year. Program tuition is $3,875 for the 2026-2027 program year.

Eligibility:

Open to candidates applying to Leadership Raleigh Classes 53 and 54

Must demonstrate commitment to community engagement and collaboration

Must show leadership experience and positive community impact

Non-discrimination policy: Program does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, national origin, or orientation

Selection Process:

Reviewed separately from main program application

Committee of Leadership Raleigh alumni reviews applications

Applying for scholarship does not negatively impact program application consideration

Contact Information:

Phone: 919.664.7000

Email: [email protected]

Address: 800 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Contact person: Shana Overdorf

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Process

Timeline:

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026 (before midnight)

Review Period: Mid to late June

Notification: Applicants informed by July 10 via email or phone

Required Materials:
1. Separate Leadership Raleigh Scholarship Application Form
2. Main Leadership Raleigh Program Application
3. One professional letter of recommendation
4. Most recent financial documents (990 form or audit)

Application Form Components:

All sections are required fields:

1. Personal Information:
- Name (First, Last)
- Title
- Company
- Supervisor, Board Chair Name and Contact

2. Essay/Narrative Questions:
- Tell Your Story - Showcase Your Fit: Demonstrate how your leadership experiences and aspirations align with the work pillars of the Greater Raleigh Chamber and Leadership Raleigh
- Highlight Achievements: Focus on the results of your leadership and the positive impact you've had
- Describe Your Soft Skills: Emphasize interpersonal skills such as communication, empathy, and conflict resolution
- Commitment to Community & Collaboration: Share how participation in Leadership Raleigh will further your community engagement

3. Financial Documentation:
- Upload most recent financials (990 form or audit)
- Maximum file size: 20MB

4. Award Request:
- Specify scholarship amount requested

Submission Method:

Online form submission

Same deadline applies to both program and scholarship applications (June 5, 2026)

Contact for Questions:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 919.664.7000

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