2005 Project Application
Developing Leaders for Heritage and Cultural Tourism
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1000/100 Project Accepting Applications

We are now accepting applications for the 2005 Heritage and Cultural Tourism Leadership Training program. Fellows will be selected for demonstrated leadership in arts, historic sites, museums, natural resources, and from other cultural and community development organizations. Up to 150 Fellows will be selected from the following counties:

Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Dare, Edgecombe, Greene, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrell, Washington, Wayne, Wilson.

Additionally, applicants from the 2003 and 2004 counties served will also be accepted in 2005. These counties include Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Chatham, Columbus, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Duplin, Forsyth, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Rowan, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin.

Graduates of the program will have the resources, training and networking to become leaders in heritage and cultural tourism development and marketing in their community.

To apply either fill out the online application below or download a copy of the application (PDF) and send it in. If you have trouble downloading the application, call (910) 428-9001 and request that one be mailed to you. 

Tuition and Scholarships

The tuition for each participant is $350. It covers workshop instruction, educational materials, refreshments, and lunch. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from each session.

Progress Energy Scholarships cover all or partial tuition for some selected participants in Hoke, Robeson, Scotland, Bladen, Columbus, and Sampson counties. In addition, we are seeking some scholarship funding to cover tuition expenses for selected participants in other counties who could not afford to participate otherwise. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please indicate the amount you are requesting below and attach a letter indicating your need for financial assistance. Applicants without demonstrated need will not be considered for assistance. Scholarship requests are kept confidential.

There are a limited number of scholarships available. To be considered, applicants should complete the scholarship request section on the online application form below or the printed application form (PDF), attach a letter indicating your need for financial assistance and submit this with your application materials.

CULTURAL TOURISM APPLICATION

Name (First, Middle, Last)
Name as it will appear on nametag
Mailing Address (where information should be sent) 

Phone: home  work 
           fax cell  
Email
County
Emergency Contact Information
Dietary Restrictions

IN ORDER TO HELP US PREPARE A DIVERSE CLASS, PLEASE CHECK THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION YOU REPRESENT.

museum organization  arts organization  community development organization
historical organization CVB/TDA organization natural resources organization
educational organization government organization  economic development
travel industry other non-profit
other (specify)

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Employer/Business Name
Position/Title
Address
Responsibilities

ORGANIZATION AND ACTIVITIES
List profession, civic, community, and state/national organizations, offices held, and length of membership.

What do you consider your highest responsibility, achievement, or meaningful contribution in your organization/ profession or community? Why?

What are your future career and/or organizational goals?

Explain why cultural tourism is important to your organization or community, and what you expect it can do for your organization or community.

List at least one potential project idea you might undertake and who you might work with to make this happen.

TUITION

The tuition for each participant is $350. It covers workshop instruction, educational materials, refreshments, and lunch. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from each session.

Progress Energy Scholarships cover all or partial tuition for some selected participants in Hoke, Robeson, Scotland, Bladen, Columbus, and Sampson counties. In addition, we are seeking some scholarship funding to cover tuition expenses for selected participants in other counties who could not afford to participate otherwise. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please indicate the amount you are requesting below and attach a letter indicating your need for financial assistance. Applicants without demonstrated need will not be considered for assistance. Scholarship requests are kept confidential.

$ Amount Requested 

Describe your need for financial assistance

I understand the goals and objectives of the 1000/100 Project and if selected to participate as a Fellow, I will pay a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $75 by May 15th, 2005 and the remaining $275 by the first day of the first workshop.

Applicant’s Name and Date
(this serves as your signature for online applications)

I understand the time commitment of my employee to participate in the 1000/100 Project and approve of his/her absence from work if selected to participate.
Employer’s Name (if applicable)
Employers Email Address

Feel free to call us at the Yadkin Pee Dee Lakes Project at (910) 428-9001 if you have any questions or need additional information.

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